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588 kcal · 29% DV target
A creamy, kidney-shaped seed with a buttery texture and mild sweetness, the cashew is a versatile culinary staple that provides a dense profile of heart-healthy fats and essential minerals.
Cashew consumption is consistently linked to cardiometabolic benefits without causing weight gain, as systematic reviews indicate that nut intake does not lead to increased adiposity (body fat) .1
Cashews are a significant source of monounsaturated fats, which may improve heart health and blood sugar regulation when used to replace saturated fats in the diet .7
Cashews provide magnesium, an essential mineral that acts as an electrical conductor for a steady heartbeat and assists more than 300 enzymes in regulating blood pressure and nerve function .8
Unlike many other tree nuts, cashews are excluded from certain FDA heart-health claims due to their higher proportion of saturated fats compared to nuts like walnuts or almonds .4
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
588 kcal · 29% DV target
17.3 g · 35% DV target
47.7 g · 61% DV target
20.6 g · 8% DV target
3.17 g · 11% DV target
4.39 g · 9% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in a cool, dark place to prevent rancidity.
Extends freshness significantly.
Cashew processing is labor-intensive and often involves high water usage in specific growing regions.
The cashew nut grows outside the fruit of the tree, attached to the bottom of a fleshy, pear-shaped 'cashew apple' that is itself edible and used in juices and jams.