Why does Unsalted Mixed Nuts receive a Nutri‑Score of D, and which nutrients contribute most to this rating?

The D rating is driven mainly by its high energy (637 kcal per 100 g) and elevated total fat (54.8 g) and saturated fat (8.3 g) levels, which earn many negative points, while its low salt and modest sugar only add a few positive points.

How might the high fat and calorie content of this nut mix affect people following low‑calorie or heart‑healthy diets?

Because the mix provides about 55 g of fat and 637 kcal per 100 g, portion control is essential; it can quickly exceed daily fat and calorie limits, though the fats are mostly unsaturated and it supplies beneficial nutrients like protein and fiber.

Is the presence of peanuts and tree nuts in Unsalted Mixed Nuts a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains peanuts and several tree nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, macadamia, Brazil nuts), so anyone allergic to peanuts or any of those tree nuts should avoid it.

Kirkland

Unsalted Mixed Nuts

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Unsalted Mixed Nuts is a blend of cashews, almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts and a touch of peanut oil, sold by Kirkland at Costco. It falls under the Salty snacks category, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 3, indicating a moderately processed product. Nutrition per 100 g shows very high fat (≈55 g) and saturated fat (8.3 g) and a solid protein (17.9 g) and fiber (8.3 g) content, while sugar is modest (5 g) and salt is negligible, making it energy‑dense but low in sodium.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal637 kcal

Fat54.8 g

Saturated Fat8.3 g

Carbohydrates13.7 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average mixed‑nut snack, this blend contains more total fat (55 g vs 49 g) and saturated fat (8.3 g vs 6.6 g) and delivers higher calories (637 kcal vs 585 kcal), while offering lower sugar, salt and slightly less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

cashews (45%), almonds (26%), pistachios (10%), macadamia nuts (7%), Brazil nuts (7%)], peanut oil

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1.13 kg