Calories in Cashews
Per ¼ cup, 34 g
Cashews have 188 calories per ¼ cup, 34 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 5.2 g of protein, 10.4 g of carbohydrate, 15.0 g of fat and 1.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 553 calories and 15.3 g of protein. Higher in carbohydrate than most nuts, and among the easiest to overeat.
Calories and macros
| Per ¼ cup, 34 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 553 kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 15.3 g | 10% |
| Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 30.6 g | 4% |
| Fat | 15.0 g | 44.1 g | 21% |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | 2.9 g | 3% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about cashews
How many calories are in cashews?
Cashews have 188 calories per ¼ cup, 34 g, which is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of cashews?
100 g of cashews contains 553 calories.
How much protein is in cashews?
One serving of ¼ cup, 34 g provides 5.2 g of protein — 15.3 g per 100 g, or 10% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in cashews?
One serving of ¼ cup, 34 g contains 10.4 g of carbohydrate, of which 1.0 g is fibre.
What are cashews a good source of?
Cashews do not meet an EU labelling threshold in either direction — neither especially high nor especially low in protein, fibre, fat or energy.