Cashew calories by the ounce, tablespoon and cup
Dry roasted cashews have 163 calories an ounce
An ounce of dry roasted cashews has 163 calories. A tablespoon has 49.
Oil roasted cashews come to 164 calories an ounce, and raw cashews have 157.
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
From a tablespoon to a cup
A cup of dry roasted cashews, halves and whole, is 137 g and 786 calories. The tablespoon row is handy for a few cashews scattered over a stir-fry or a salad.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz dry roasted cashews | 28.35 g | 163 | 4.3 | 9.3 | 13.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 oz |
| 1 tbsp dry roasted cashews | 8.6 g | 49 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 tbsp |
| 1 cup dry roasted cashews | 137 g | 786 | 21 | 44.8 | 63.5 | 4.1 | 6.9 | 21.9 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup of whole and halved cashews |
| 1 oz raw cashews | 28.35 g | 157 | 5.2 | 8.6 | 12.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.4 | Not reported | USDA portion, 1 oz |
| 1 oz oil roasted cashews | 28.35 g | 164 | 4.8 | 8.5 | 13.5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 oz, 18 kernels |
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Fat and carbs in an ounce of cashews
An ounce of dry roasted cashews has 13.1 g of fat and 9.3 g of carbs, with 1.4 g of sugar.
Comparing nuts? Almonds and pistachios have their own pages, peanut butter does too, and the calorie references have the rest.
| Nutrient | 1 oz dry roasted cashews | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | 574 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 15.3 g |
| Carbs | 9.3 g | 32.7 g |
| Fat | 13.1 g | 46.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1.4 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 16 mg |
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Roasted or raw cashews
USDA lists 553 calories per 100 g for raw cashews, 574 for dry roasted and 580 for oil roasted. Both roasted records have no added salt.
Raw cashews have the most protein of the three, 18.2 g per 100 g against 15.3 g for dry roasted.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry roasted cashews without added salt | 100 g | 574 | 15.3 | 32.7 | 46.4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
| Raw cashews | 100 g | 553 | 18.2 | 30.2 | 43.9 | 3.3 | 5.9 | 12 | Not reported |
| Oil roasted cashews without added salt | 100 g | 580 | 16.8 | 29.9 | 47.8 | 3.3 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh cashews from the jar
Pour your cashews onto a scale and enter the grams below. The calculator uses dry roasted cashews.
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28.35 g has about 163 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How many cashews are in an ounce?
USDA counts 18 oil roasted cashews in an ounce, 28.35 g and 164 calories. Its dry roasted and raw ounces don't give a count.
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How much protein is in an ounce of cashews?
An ounce of dry roasted cashews has 4.3 g of protein, and a cup has 21 g.
USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.
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USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, raw. USDA FoodData Central. Nuts, cashew nuts, oil roasted, without salt added. Source checked September 29, 2026.