Cashew Nuts

Tesco
91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Tesco PLC
Category Nuts
Summary

Cashew nuts are a minimally processed whole food, providing a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. The product consists solely of cashew nuts, with no added ingredients or harmful substances, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious snack. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Cashew nuts
Good

Cashew nuts are a nutrient-dense whole food with beneficial fats and proteins. They are minimally processed, typically involving only shelling and roasting. Cashews provide essential vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy snack option.

Risks

Potential risks include allergies for individuals sensitive to tree nuts.

Benefits

Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, and essential nutrients like magnesium and copper, which support heart health and overall wellness.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Cashew Nuts

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Common questions

Is Cashew Nuts healthy?

Cashew Nuts scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Cashew nuts are a minimally processed whole food, providing a rich source of healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Cashew Nuts?

Cashew Nuts is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cashew Nuts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cashew nuts counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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