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Cashew butter, plain, unsalted

Plain unsalted cashew butter is a ground cashew spread prepared without added salt. This is a generic USDA profile, so ingredients and nutrient values may differ from a specific jar.

Nutrition per100 g
587kcal
2,460 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein17.6 g
35% RI*
Carbohydrates27.6 g
11% RI*
Fat49.4 g
71% RI*
Saturated fat9.8 g
49% RI*
Fibre2.0 g
8% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.3 mg
18% RI*
Folate68.0 µg
34% RI*

Minerals

Calcium43.0 mg
5% RI*
Iron5.0 mg
36% RI*
Magnesium258.0 mg
69% RI*
Phosphorus457.0 mg
65% RI*
Potassium546.0 mg
27% RI*
Sodium15.0 mg
1% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind cashew butter, plain, unsalted

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

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THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

  • Provides 17.6 g protein per 100 g together with energy-dense fat and carbohydrate.
  • Provides magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium and folate.
  • Most of the 49.4 g total fat is unsaturated, including 29.1 g monounsaturated and 8.35 g polyunsaturated fat.
  • Contains 15 mg sodium per 100 g in this USDA unsalted profile, although a specific package label remains authoritative.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Contains about 587 kcal per 100 g, so spoon size materially affects calorie intake.
  • USDA does not report total sugar for this record; the displayed zero is a database fallback and must not be interpreted as sugar-free.
  • Cashew is a tree-nut allergen and can cause severe reactions; cross-contact and product labelling matter.
  • Chunks or spoonfuls of thick nut butter are choking hazards for infants and young children; use an age-appropriate spread or mix it into food.
  • Commercial cashew butters may contain oils, sweeteners or flavourings; the package label supersedes this generic profile.