Cashew nuts
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (2 g) · GL 8 per 100 g
- About 18 g of protein per 100 g, most of the fat unsaturated.
- Energy-dense: 553 kcal per 100 g, so a 30 g handful is about 165 kcal.
Cashew nuts has a glycemic index of 25 (Low). One piece (2 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2515374 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 1.4 per 100 g A snack and baking nut with more protein and fibre and a lower glycemic load (about 3 vs 8 per 100 g).
Almonds - GL 1.1 per 100 g Similar mild, creamy flavour for snacks, stir-fries and baking, with fewer carbohydrates (16.7 vs 30 g per 100 g).
Hazelnuts - GL 4.2 per 100 g A snack nut with about the same calories, more fibre and a lower glycemic load than cashews.
Pistachios - GL 0.5 per 100 g A nut-free option for snacks, salads and stir-fries, with more protein (30 g per 100 g) and a third of the carbohydrates.
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cashew | 2 g | 0.1 |
| 1 tbsp | 9 g | 0.7 |
| 1 oz (about 18 cashews) | 28 g | 2.2 |
| 1 cup, whole and halves | 137 g | 11 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 553 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5.9 g |
| Natural | 5.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Soluble | 1 g |
| Insoluble | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 18.2 g |
| Fat | 43.9 g |
| Saturated | 7.8 g |
| Unsaturated | 36.1 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
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Why this score?
- About 18 g of protein per 100 g, most of the fat unsaturated.
- Rich in copper, magnesium and zinc: 100 g gives 292 mg magnesium and 5.8 mg zinc.
- Low glycemic load for a nut snack: about 8 per 100 g.
- Energy-dense: 553 kcal per 100 g, so a 30 g handful is about 165 kcal.
- More carbohydrates (30 g per 100 g) and less fibre (3.3 g) than most nuts.
- A tree nut, one of the common food allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cashew nuts?
Cashew nuts has a glycemic index of 25 (Low). One piece (2 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 8.
Is Cashew nuts good for people with insulin resistance?
Cashew nuts has a low glycemic index (25), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cashew nuts has the lowest glycemic load?
Cashew nuts has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cashew nuts in this database (8 per 100 g).
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