Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
FDC 170162oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 53 · -12 vs Nuts & seeds medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 kcal | 28% |
| Total fat | 44 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 292 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3.4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.92 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.14 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170162Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the nuts & seeds median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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