How many calories in
cashews?
Cashews are 553 calories per 100g, slightly lower than almonds in calories but with more carbs (30g per 100g). A 1 oz handful is around 155 calories. They're softer than other nuts, which is why they show up so often in trail mixes and stir-fries.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical cashews serving translates in your tracker:
What 553 calories means.
Calorie-dense and fatty — 44 g of fat per 100g means small portions add up fast, so weigh it rather than eyeballing.
Cashews vs. similar foods.
How cashews stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in cashews?
Cashews has approximately 553 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 oz (28g) — comes in at 155 calories.
How much protein is in cashews?
18g of protein per 100g. That puts cashews at roughly 3.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other nuts & seeds sources.
How do I log cashews accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is cashews good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Cashews is calorie-dense at 553 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.