Food guide

Cashew Butter

Smooth ground cashews, milder than peanut butter, with mostly unsaturated fat and little fibre.

Nuts & SeedsHealthy FatsPlant-Based

Cashew Butter, a nutrient-dense nuts & seeds food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cashew butter for fair comparison. Typical serving: 20 g — 117 kcal per 20 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cashew Butter
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	585 kcal	117 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	17.5 g	3.5 g	3 g
Carbohydrate	27.5 g	5.5 g	4.7 g
Fat	49.5 g	9.9 g	8.5 g
Fibre	2 g	0.4 g	0.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of cashew butter, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cashew Butter
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (20 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.31 mg	0.062 mg	26%
Riboflavin	0.19 mg	0.038 mg	15%
Niacin	1.6 mg	0.32 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.25 mg	0.05 mg	15%
Folate	68 µg	13.6 µg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1.2 mg	0.24 mg	24%
Minerals
Calcium	43 mg	8.6 mg	3%
Iron	5 mg	1 mg	28%
Magnesium	258 mg	51.6 mg	61%
Phosphorus	457 mg	91.4 mg	37%
Potassium	546 mg	109 mg	12%
Sodium	15 mg	3 mg	<1%
Zinc	5.2 mg	1 mg	47%
Selenium	11.5 µg	2.3 µg	21%
Copper	2.2 mg	0.44 mg	244%
Manganese	0.82 mg	0.16 mg	36%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat cashew butter?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Smooth ground cashews, milder than peanut butter, with mostly unsaturated fat and little fibre.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Toast, Banana, Oats.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.