Nuts & seeds

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

FDC 170162oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 53 · -12 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, cashew nuts, raw is middling for nutrient density at 53 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (70% DV), an excellent source of iron (37% DV), an excellent source of protein (36% DV). Most of its 553 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.2 g · 12%Carb 30.2 g · 21%Fat 43.8 g · 67%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories553 kcal28%
Total fat44 g56%
Saturated fat7.8 g39%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium12 mg1%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Dietary fiber3.3 g12%
Sugars5.9 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium660 mg14%
Calcium37 mg3%
Iron6.7 mg37%
Magnesium292 mg70%
Vitamin C0.5 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.9 mg6%

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FDC 170162

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium70% DV
Iron37% DV
Protein36% DV
Potassium14% DV
Dietary fiber12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density53 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g3.3 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g12 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, chestnuts, european, roastedDensity 54 vs 53Nuts, walnuts, black, driedDensity 54 vs 53Nuts, butternuts, driedDensity 55 vs 53

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