🥜 Protein in Cashews
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g, along with 553 kcal, 30 g carbs and 44 g fat. That means 13% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the nut group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
18 g
Calories
553
Carbs
30 g
Fats
44 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 166 | 5.4 g | 9 g | 13.2 g |
| 50 g | 277 | 9 g | 15 g | 22 g |
| 100 g | 553 | 18 g | 30 g | 44 g |
| 150 g | 830 | 27 g | 45 g | 66 g |
| 200 g | 1106 | 36 g | 60 g | 88 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Camembert — 19.8 g per 100 g
- Paneer — 20 g per 100 g
- Pistachios — 20 g per 100 g
- Tempeh — 20 g per 100 g
- Almond Butter — 21 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in cashews?
- Cashews contains 18 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 553 kcal, 30 g carbs and 44 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of cashews?
- A 200 g portion of cashews gives about 36 g protein and 1106 calories.
- Is cashews a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 13% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of cashews?
- 30 g of cashews has roughly 166 calories, 5.4 g protein, 9 g carbs and 13.2 g fat.