{"id":30570,"date":"2021-11-10T22:45:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T22:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=30570"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Cashew Nuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Nutrition_Facts\" >Nutrition Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Cashews\" >Health Benefits Of Cashews<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Lower_Cholesterol_Levels\" >Lower Cholesterol Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Healthy_Heart\" >Healthy Heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Skin_Health\" >Skin Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Management_Of_Type_2_Diabetes\" >Management Of Type 2 Diabetes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Risks_Of_Eating_Cashews\" >Risks Of Eating Cashews<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#High-Calorie_Intake\" >High-Calorie Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Allergies\" >Allergies\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#Phytate_Content\" >Phytate Content\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts have lots of fat, so many people assume they are fattening. In reality, most nuts, including cashews, are not fattening. They may even help you lose weight!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are packed with nutrients that can help to regulate your metabolism and curb hunger. We will discuss how to make the most of this delicious snack for optimal health and weight management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span><b>Nutrition Facts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are not fattening. They are calorie-dense, but their healthful nutrients make them a far better choice compared to many other snack foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 1 oz serving of cashews contains the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-mediterranean\/\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170162\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">157 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.4g fat (1 g saturated fat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.56 g carbohydrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.936 g fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 g sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.16 g protein<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same size serving of pretzels contains only 110 calories but lacks cashew\u2019s high nutrient content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/585596\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can fit more healthy ingredients into your daily menu by choosing nuts over junk food <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-healthiest-foods\/\">snacks<\/a> that offer little in terms of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hormonal-belly-woman\/\">nutrition<\/a> in return for the many extra calories they contain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/almonds-for-weight-loss\/\">Almonds For Weight Loss: What Does Science Say?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31363 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about cashews\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Cashews\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits Of Cashews<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are known for being <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-vegetable-recipes-for-weight-loss\/\">good sources<\/a> of essential nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of their health benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Cholesterol_Levels\"><\/span><b>Lower Cholesterol Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are also a source of several healthy fats, including oleic acid, stearic acid, and palmitoleic acid. These fats help lower cholesterol in your body. The fat in cashews is mostly unsaturated, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17125535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The nuts also contain high amounts of magnesium and phosphorus, which can help <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-grapes-good-for-weight-loss\/\">lower your blood pressure<\/a> if you have hypertension or prehypertension (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3957229\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31365 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about cashews\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Heart\"><\/span><b>Healthy Heart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are good for your heart. Their antioxidants fight off harmful free radicals that can cause clogged arteries and lead to an increased risk of a heart attack. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-to-lower-triglycerides\/\">Magnesium<\/a>, potassium, and fiber help reduce blood pressure, which can also protect you from having a heart attack or stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17125535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Health\"><\/span><b>Skin Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are rich in Vitamin E, which is excellent for your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macadamia-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">skin and hair health<\/a>. It is also good for your nails. Vitamin E helps protect the cells from oxidative damage, which can slow down skin aging. The antioxidants found in cashews are also very beneficial for healthy skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_Of_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>Management Of Type 2 Diabetes\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews contain a good deal of fiber, which slows down the digestion process and makes you feel full longer. This helps keep your blood sugar levels more steady. This is good news for people with type 2 diabetes because they tend to have a hard time controlling their blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5748761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31362 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Of_Eating_Cashews\"><\/span><b>Risks Of Eating Cashews<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why you may want to moderate your consumption of these nuts. The side effects of cashew nut consumption include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Calorie_Intake\"><\/span><b>High-Calorie Intake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ounce of nuts is a relatively small amount; however, it is not advisable to sit down and eat a full cup of salted cashews or consume handful after handful. Eating a large number of nuts can result in you consuming far too many calories and fat grams; these high amounts can contribute to weight gain over time, especially if you add cashews to another fattening food such as dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-peanuts-weight-loss\/\">Benefits Of Peanuts For Weight Loss<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31366 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"facts about cashews\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allergies\"><\/span><b>Allergies\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you are allergic to tree nuts, even a small amount of cashews can cause some side effects. You may experience any of these symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24734868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itchy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised area on the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watery eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing and chest tightness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneezing and coughing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming nuts, seek medical attention as soon as possible. A life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis can occur from nuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38619 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frame-5675-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cashews\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frame-5675.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frame-5675-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frame-5675.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Frame-5675.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phytate_Content\"><\/span><b>Phytate Content\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytates are naturally occurring compounds present in seeds and nuts. Phytates bind to certain nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium; they can interfere with the absorption of these important minerals that are vital for your health. Nuts tend to be high in phytates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-phytic-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to eat cashews, try to eat them raw or roasted without salt. Toasting nuts will reduce the phytic acid content, but it will also cause a loss of nutrients and flavor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to roast your cashews, be sure not to burn them; burned nuts contain higher amounts of acrylamides, which are carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals that are formed when food is cooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png\" alt=\"cashews\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are not fattening; they possess many health benefits, including regulating and speeding up your metabolism and curbing hunger pangs. They also provide lots of nutrients such as magnesium, which is involved in hundreds of metabolic activities in your body and helps turn food into fuel. However, you should still watch your portion size to avoid consuming too many calories. When buying cashews, always remember to look for raw or dry roasted and avoid those that have too many additives. Finally, remember how to properly store them as well to better preserve their freshness and nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cashew-milk#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashew Milk: Are There Health Benefits?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3931887\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluation of the content and bioaccessibility of iron, zinc, calcium from groats, rice leguminous grains and nuts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/foods-high-in-phytic-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods High in Phytic Acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-almond-butter#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Almond Butter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-cashew-milk#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Cinnamon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, umaryland.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3957229\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium Intake is Inversely Associated with Coronary Artery Calcification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170162\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts, cashew nuts, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17125535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and coronary heart disease: an epidemiological perspective <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2006, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5748761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and Human Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-too-much-salt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs You\u2019re Eating Too Much Salt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, webmd.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/585596\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Pretzels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24734868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systematic review on cashew nut allergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\">Vitamin E<\/a> (2021, nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nuts have lots of fat, so many people assume they are fattening. In reality, most nuts, including cashews, are not fattening. They may even help you lose weight!\u00a0Cashews are packed with nutrients that can help to regulate your metabolism and curb hunger. We will discuss how to make the most of this delicious snack for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,126],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122,87],"class_list":["post-30570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meal-ideas","category-nutrition-facts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cashew Nuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are cashews fattening? 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In reality, most nuts, including cashews, are not fattening. They may even help you lose weight!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Cashews are packed with nutrients that can help to regulate your metabolism and curb hunger. We will discuss how to make the most of this delicious snack for optimal health and weight management.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\\\" alt=\\\"BetterMe\\\" width=\\\"1080\\\" height=\\\"1080\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Nutrition Facts<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Cashews are not fattening. They are calorie-dense, but their healthful nutrients make them a far better choice compared to many other snack foods.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A 1 oz serving of cashews contains the following <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-mediterranean\/\\\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170162\/nutrients\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">):<\/span>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">157 calories<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">12.4g fat (1 g saturated fat)<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">8.56 g carbohydrate<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">0.936 g fiber<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2 g sugar<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">5.16 g protein<\/span><\/li>\\r\\n<\/ul>\\r\\n<span style= ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\",\"name\":\"Cashew Nuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-3906.png\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"Are cashews fattening? 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No. Find out why and facts about cashews for weight loss in this article, including the risks they possess.","og_url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_author":"#","article_modified_time":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-3906.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Jeremy Mukhwana, Kristen Fleming, RD","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Jeremy Mukhwana, Kristen Fleming, RD","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f17673def6e76d2649ffa32b13f712e3"},"headline":"Cashew Nuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/"},"wordCount":1074,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-3906.png","articleSection":["Meal Ideas","Nutrition Facts"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts have lots of fat, so many people assume they are fattening. In reality, most nuts, including cashews, are not fattening. They may even help you lose weight!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are packed with nutrients that can help to regulate your metabolism and curb hunger. We will discuss how to make the most of this delicious snack for optimal health and weight management.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cashew_Nuts\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Nutrition Facts<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashews are not fattening. They are calorie-dense, but their healthful nutrients make them a far better choice compared to many other snack foods.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 1 oz serving of cashews contains the following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gluten-free-mediterranean\/\">nutrients<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170162\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">157 calories<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.4g fat (1 g saturated fat)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.56 g carbohydrate<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.936 g fiber<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 g sugar<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.16 g protein<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style= ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/","name":"Cashew Nuts Facts, Calories, Health Benefits And Side Effects - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cashew-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-3906.png","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Are cashews fattening? 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