Sesame Honey Cashews

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Common questions

Is Sesame Honey Cashews healthy?

Sesame Honey Cashews scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like cashews, sesame seeds, honey, and cocoa powder, which provide healthy fats, antioxidants, and essential nutrients.

How processed is Sesame Honey Cashews?

Sesame Honey Cashews is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sesame Honey Cashews' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Honey count in its favor; Sugar, Butter (Milk) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sesame Honey Cashews

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70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like cashews, sesame seeds, honey, and cocoa powder, which provide healthy fats, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. However, the presence of refined sugar, a highly processed ingredient, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of several whole food ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Cashews
Very Good

Cashews are nutrient-dense nuts rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals, making them a beneficial ingredient.

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Sesame Seeds
Good

Sesame seeds provide healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.

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Honey
Good

Honey is a natural sweetener with antioxidants and antimicrobial properties, adding flavor without artificial additives.

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Cocoa Powder
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is a refined carbohydrate that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes when consumed in excess.

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Butter (Milk)
Bad

Butter contains saturated fats and cholesterol, which should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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