Calories in
nuts, cashew nuts, raw
553 kcal per 100 g Nuts, cashew nuts, raw contains 553 calories per 100 grams, or about 157 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 18.2 g protein, 30.2 g carbohydrate and 43.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 21% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 67% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 157 | 5.2 g | 8.6 g | 12.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 553 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 5.2 g |
| Total fat | 43.9 g | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 12.0 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Potassium | 660.0 mg | 187.4 mg |
| Calcium | 37.0 mg | 10.5 mg |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 5.2 g | 1.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170162). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, cashew nuts, raw compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, cashew nuts, raw ranks 17 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (157 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in nuts, cashew nuts, raw?
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw contains 553 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 157 calories per oz. It also provides 18.2 g of protein, 30.2 g of carbohydrate and 43.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, cashew nuts, raw?
By calories, nuts, cashew nuts, raw is roughly 21% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 67% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 32 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the nuts, cashew nuts, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, cashew nuts, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.