Unsalted Cashews
Low GI
GL 2.4 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load and index
- High in calories
Unsalted Cashews has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Cashew (25). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 2.4.
Updated Dec 30, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Unsalted Cashews is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 56 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 47 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load and index
- Rich in unsaturated fats
- Good protein and fiber source
- High in calories
- Moderate saturated fat content
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Unsalted Cashews?
Unsalted Cashews has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 2.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Unsalted Cashews good for people with insulin resistance?
Unsalted Cashews has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cashew has the lowest glycemic load?
Unsalted Cashews has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cashew in this database (2 per 100 g).
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