Cashews
Nutrition Information*
Serving size: 1/2 c. (70g)
Based on a 2000 calorie diet
DV %
19.4
--
7
9.2
47.2
0
25.5
0.4
Calories: 387.1
Total Sugars: 4.1g
Carb.: 21.1g
Fiber: 2.3g
Total Fats: 30.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 12.8g
Sodium: 8.4mg
*Data provided by USDA
The kidney-shaped nut of a tropical evergreen tree (Anacardium occidentale) native to Brazil. Cashew nuts are common in Asian cuisine. The nuts can be ground into a spread. Their high oil content allows them to be used in other nut spreads to add oil.
Cashews are often found in recipes that also contain jalapeno pepper, pineapples, chives and shallots
