Nutritional Information of Roasted Cashews

Cashews can be eaten alone or cooked in dishes

Roasted cashews are a healthy and tasty snack that provide many nutritional benefits. Including roasted nuts in a healthy diet is a good way to get some protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals.

Serving Size and Calories

One serving of cashews is one ounce, about 18 nuts. A single serving contains 161 calories.

Fats

One ounce of cashews contains 13 grams of fat, but much of the fat is made up of heart-healthy varieties. One serving has 7.6 grams of monounsaturated fat, 2.2 grams of polyunsaturated fat and 45 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids.

Macronutrients

Cashews contain 9 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of protein per serving. They also have 1 gram of fiber.

Micronutrients

Roasted cashews are a good source of iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin K, folate, choline, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, selenium and manganese. They are considered a low sodium food.

Warnings

The style of preparing roasted cashews affects their nutritional value. Oil-roasted and salted nuts are higher in sodium and may contain trans-fats. Dry-roasted cashews are healthier. People with nut allergies should avoid all styles of roasted cashews.

References

• Nutrition Facts and Analysis: Cashews