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Cashews

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Is Cashews healthy?

Cashews scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains cashews, which are a nutritious source of healthy fats and protein.

How processed is Cashews?

Cashews is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cashews' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cashews counts in its favor; Grapeseed Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cashews

60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains cashews, which are a nutritious source of healthy fats and protein. However, the use of grapeseed oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its overall healthiness due to potential inflammatory effects. The processing level further limits the score, as it is not a minimally processed food.

Key ingredients 3

Cashews
Good

Cashews are a nutritious nut rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals, making them a beneficial addition to a balanced diet.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Grapeseed Oil
Very Bad

Grapeseed oil is high in omega-6 fatty acids and may contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively, which is why it is considered very bad in this context.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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