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Energy
609 kcal · 30% DV target
A naturally sweet and creamy spread with a velvety texture, cashew butter provides a rich source of plant-based fats and essential minerals that support cardiovascular and skeletal health.
Cashew butter contains polyunsaturated fats, which are well-established as more beneficial for heart health than saturated fats like those found in butter or lard .310
Replacing saturated fats or refined carbohydrates with the unsaturated fats found in nuts is consistently linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease .310
Unlike many other nuts, cashews and their products are a source of vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), a nutrient involved in bone health and blood clotting .11
While nuts are generally associated with heart health, one randomized controlled trial found that cashew consumption specifically did not significantly alter blood lipids (cholesterol levels) or other cardiovascular disease markers .12
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
609 kcal · 30% DV target
12.1 g · 24% DV target
53.0 g · 68% DV target
30.3 g · 11% DV target
3.00 g · 11% DV target
9.09 g · 18% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Prevents oil rancidity and maintains a thicker consistency.
Suitable for unopened jars or quick consumption.
Cashew production is water-intensive and often involves complex manual processing labor concerns.
The cashew nut is actually the seed of a 'cashew apple,' and its shell contains a caustic resin used industrially in the production of brake linings and varnishes.