In addition to being delicious, cashew nuts have their own virtues for the health.
Naturally zero in cholesterol, rich in heart-healthy fats, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cashews are a good source of vitamins B1, B5 and B6, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, iron, selenium, and zinc and of course with good doses of other essential minerals.
Only a handful of cashews per week already helps to maintain a healthy diet. As with the other nuts, they may help in lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases due to its content of monounsaturated fatty acids, type 2 diabetes, gallstones in men and colon cancer in women; and may help in reducing the levels of bad cholesterol.
| Average Nutritional Values | Per 100 g |
| Calories | 552 |
| Total Fat | 44 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
*Based on a 2000-calorie diet.
