Nutritional Value Of Cashews

Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale ) belong to the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae and the genus Anacardium. They are closely related to the mango and the pistachio nut. The nuts are actually the seeds that are found attached to the bottom of the cashew apple (the fruit of the cashew tree). The plant is considered native to the coastal areas of the north eastern zone of Brazil. At present, the leading commercial producers of cashews around the world are India, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania and Mozambique. Apart from being a favorite meal snack, cashews are also used to make nut butter and as a garnish to salads and certain fry dishes. A typical cashew nut is kidney shaped and has a slightly spongy flavor with a delicate flavor. Apart from this, the plant is renowned for its diverse medicinal and therapeutic effects on human health. To get a better idea about the high concentration of nutrient present in the plant, read the Food Rating Chart given below in this article.

Cashew Nut Nutrition Facts

Total Weight of Cashews: 28 grams

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	5.1 g
Carbohydrates	9.2 g
Water	1.5 g
Ash	0.7 g
Calories
Total Calories	649 KJ
Calories From Fat	431 KJ
Calories From Carbohydrate Calories From Protein	144 KJ 74.1 KJ
Fiber
Dietary Fiber	0.9 g
Starch	6.6 g
Sugar	1.7 g
Glucose	14.0 mg
Sucrose	1627 mg
Fructose	14.0 mg
Fats
Total Fat	12.3 g
Saturated Fat	2.2 g
Mono Fat	6.7 g
Poly Fat	2.2 g
Vitamins
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Niacin	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Betaine	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	0.1 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	0.3 mg
Vitamin E (Delta Tocopherol)	0.1 mg
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocopherol)	1.5 mg
Folate	7.0 mcg
Vitamin K Choline	9.5 mcg 0.2 mg
Pantothenic Acid	0.2 mg
Minerals
Calcium	10.4 mg
Copper	0.6 mg
Iron	1.9 mg
Magnesium	81.8 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Phosphorus	166 mg
Potassium	185 mg
Selenium	5.6 mcg
Sodium	3.4 mg
Zinc	1.6 mg
Saturated Fats
16:0 Palmitic	1096 mg
18:0 Stearic	902 mg
Mono Fats
18:1 Oleic	6585 mg
Poly Fats
18:2 Linoleic	2179 mg
18:3 Linolenic	17.4 mg
Other Fats
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	17.4 mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	2179 mg
Amino Acids
Alanine	234 mg
Arginine	594 mg
Aspartate	503 mg
Cystine	110 mg
Glutamate	1262 mg
Glycine	262 mg
Histidine	128 mg
Isoleucine	221 mg
Leucine	412 mg
Lysine	260 mg
Methionine	101 mg
Phenylalanine	266 mg
Proline	227 mg
Serine	302 mg
Threonine	193 mg
Tryptophan	80.4 mg
Tyrosine	142 mg
Valine	306 mg

Buying And Storing Tips:

Cashews are available both in prepackaged containers as well as in bulk bins.
To ensure maximum freshness, always purchase from shops that has a good product turnover. Also ensure that the bins in which the cashews are placed are covered and sealed tightly.
Irrespective of any form that you purchase, always check for any kind of damage either due to moisture or because of insects.
Cashews are highly stable products and can be stored for long time as compared to other nuts. This is because of the fact that they contain high levels of oleic acid.
The best way to store cashews is by placing them in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. This way they can be stored for a maximum of six to seven months. However, if they are stored in the freezer, they can be kept fresh for a period of about 1 year.
Once opened, cashew butter should always be stored inside the refrigerator.

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