Cashew Nuts

Cashew Nuts by Tesco has 601 kcal per 100 g. One serving (30 g) is about 180 kcal.

Cashew Nuts contains 19.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 5.8 g per 30 g serving.

Yes — 19.3 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 13% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

It has 11.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 56% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — just 40 mg per 100 g (2% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

It provides 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g — 11% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (601 kcal), saturated fat (11.2 g); points in favor come from fiber (3.2 g), protein (19.3 g). Overall that places it in band C.

About 17 g of Cashew Nuts equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.