Cashews

Cashews

Cashews are the seeds of a tree that is native to Africa and South America, although most cashews are imported from India.

You will notice that cashews are always sold shelled. This is because their shells contain a caustic oil.

Cashews are an excellent source of magnesium, as well as a good source of protein, iron and zinc.

Estimated Glycemic Load=0
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,948

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium, Manganese
*Good Source of: Protein, Vitamin K, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store cashews in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) NUTS,CASHEW NUTS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 128.41

Calories: 155

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.3 g	*
Saturated Fat	2.2 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	6.7 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.2 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	17 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	8.4 g	*
Sugars	1.6 g	*
Fiber	0.92 g	*
Protein	5.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.14mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.25 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	9.6 mg	12%
Folate	7 mcg	2%
Niacin	0.3 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.12 mg	8%
MINERALS
Calcium	10.4 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.9 mg	11%
Magnesium	81.8 mg	20%
Manganese	0.46 mg	23%
Phosphorous	166 mg	17%
Potassium	184.8 mg	5%
Selenium	5.6 mcg	8%
Sodium	3.4 mg	0%
Zinc	1.6 mg	11%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	6.2 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).