USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Cashews?
Per 100g, Cashews has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 30/100. Its strongest contributions are Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
30/100
13 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a handful (28g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a handful |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 kcal | 155 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1 g |
| Sat fat | 8 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 185 mg |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 292 mg | 82 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 25 µg | 7 µg |
Where Cashews contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Phosphorus
100%
593 mg per 100g
Magnesium
97%
292 mg per 100g
Iron
77%
6.7 mg per 100g
Zinc
61%
5.8 mg per 100g
Sat fat
8 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
12 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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