Cashews have a buttery, sweet, and salty taste, an unmistakable shape, and are an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals. They grow on cashew nut trees, which are native to subtropical climates.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cashew nuts grow inside the seeds that hang from cashew apples.
They contain vitamins and minerals that support healthy blood and immune system function.
Raw, unsalted cashews are often used in vegan recipes, as well as in Indian cooking. Many of us eat cashews after they’ve been roasted and salted, which turns them into a delicious snack.
Nutrition facts
Cashews, raw, 1 ounce (about 18 medium, whole cashews)
Amount
Calories 157 calories
Carbohydrates 9.2 g
Protein 5.1 g
Fat 12.4 g
Fiber 1 g
Vitamin E 0.3 mg
Vitamin K 9.5 mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.1 mg
Calcium 10.4 mg
Sodium 3.4 mg
Potassium 187 mg
Magnesium 83 mg
Folate 7 ug