Plant Source

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Cashew Nuts

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Nutrient Dense

🥜

17.4g

Protein per 100g

565

Calories

38.9g

Total Fat

36.3g

Carbs

Quality Score

Protein Energy

Low Protein

12%

of calories from protein

Low. This is mostly an energy source (carbs/fats), with a little bit of protein added.

Fat Ratio

0.5

grams protein per 1g fat

High Fat. Contains nearly twice as much fat as protein.

Calories for 30g

971

calories

Very expensive. eating 971 calories for protein is like eating a whole meal's worth of energy.

Health & Recovery Profile

Heart Health

Heart Friendly

"Very low in saturated fat."

Saturated Fat (Limit)0g / 20g*

Cholesterol (Limit)0mg / 300mg*

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Muscle & Electrolytes

Good for Recovery

Sodium

4.759mg

Electrolyte

Potassium

HIGH

638.3mg

Electrolyte

Magnesium

250.6mg

Recovery

Iron

5.988mg

Energy

*Electrolytes support hydration and muscle contraction.

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