Calories in Cashews: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of cashews (10 cashews, about 15 g) has 83 kcal, with 2.7 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate and 6.6 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 553 kcal. That is 3.3 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (15 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 553 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 18.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 30.2 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 43.9 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 3.3 g |
Serving: 10 cashews, about 15 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Ten cashews of about 15 g is a small handful, about what fits in one cupped palm.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 83 kcal, one serving is about 5 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 7 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. Cashews are rich and tasty, which is why the packet disappears. A handful is a snack; a bowl is a meal.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Masala chai with sugar, Walnuts and Peanut butter.
How cooking changes the number
The value is for raw cashews. Salted and fried cashews add more fat.
A swap to try
Try Almonds. Almonds are less dense and give more fibre. Almonds (10 almonds, about 12 g) comes to 69 kcal, which is 14 kcal less than 83 for cashews.
Who might want to watch it
Tree nuts are a common allergen.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 10 almonds, about 12 g | 69 | 2.5 g |
| Masala chai with sugar | 1 cup, about 150 ml | 79 | 2.8 g |
| Walnuts | 4 halves, about 14 g | 92 | 2.1 g |
| Peanut butter | 1 tablespoon, about 16 g | 96 | 3.6 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass, about 250 ml | 48 | 1.8 g |
| Peanuts | 1 handful, about 30 g | 170 | 7.7 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Nuts, cashew nuts, raw, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170162
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
