QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in cashew butter?
The selected plain unsalted cashew butter provides 587 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
587 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Cashew butter nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 587 kcal
- Protein
- 17.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 27.6 g
- Fat
- 49.4 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Magnesium
- 258 mg
- Potassium
- 546 mg
- Zinc
- 5.16 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170163. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
17.6 g per 100 g. From Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added.
Carbohydrate
27.6 g per 100 g. From Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added.
Fat
49.4 g per 100 g. From Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where cashew butter fits in a varied eating pattern.
Magnesium
258 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
546 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Zinc
5.16 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
5.03 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Plain, no added salt
Selected reference.
Salted
Use the exact salted product label.
Sweetened or flavoured
Use the product label and serving weight.
Mixed-nut spread
Treat as a separate formulated product.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How cashew butter can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 587 kcal per 100 g, the 16 g example is 93.9 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 2 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 17.6 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Weigh the spread or use the labelled serving and choose the exact salt and ingredient profile.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep the jar sealed according to package directions.
After opening or cooking
Use a clean, dry utensil and follow directions after opening.
Prepare
Follow package tree-nut allergen and cross-contact guidance.
Safety boundary
Discard mouldy or unmistakably rancid spread; the nutrient record does not establish storage duration.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log cashew butter more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cashew butter calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of cashew butter?
587 kcal in the selected Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added record.
How much fibre is in cashew butter?
2 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which cashew butter state does this page use?
Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Can salted cashew butter use these values?
Not exactly. This reference has no added salt; use the salted product label.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 587 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170163 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.