How does the sugar and saturated fat content in organic whole cashews affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The 7.1 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should consume the nuts in moderation, while the 7.1 g of saturated fat may increase LDL cholesterol, making it less suitable for a heart‑healthy diet if eaten in large quantities.

Are the cashews in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies, and how are they processed?

Yes, the product lists cashews as the sole ingredient and includes a clear allergen warning for nuts; the nuts are steam‑pasteurized, which does not remove the allergenic proteins.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The snack is vegan and gluten‑free because it contains only organic cashews and no animal‑derived or grain ingredients, but its carbohydrate level (28.5 g per 100 g) is too high for a strict keto regimen.

Kirkland signature • 1130 g

organic whole cashews

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Organic whole cashews are marketed as a salty snack and belong to the "Salty snacks" PNNS group. They carry a Nutri-Score of B and belong to NOVA group 1, indicating minimal processing, but their nutritional profile shows high total fat (42.8 g) and saturated fat (7.1 g) with moderate sugars (7.1 g) and low salt (0.03 g). The product provides a good amount of protein (17.8 g) and fiber (5.7 g) yet falls short of the average fiber content for similar snacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal576 kcal

Fat42.8 g

Saturated Fat7.1 g

Carbohydrates28.5 g

Sugars7.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snacks, this product contains less total fat and far less salt but more saturated fat, sugars, carbohydrates and slightly lower fiber and protein.

Ingredients

organic cashews (steam pasteurized), contains: cashews,

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organic whole cashews

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal576 kcal

Fat42.8 g

Saturated Fat7.1 g

Carbohydrates28.5 g

Sugars7.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snacks, this product contains less total fat and far less salt but more saturated fat, sugars, carbohydrates and slightly lower fiber and protein.

Ingredients

organic cashews (steam pasteurized), contains: cashews,

84%

35%

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