Are cashews keto?
Cashews
Not keto No — cashews are not keto-friendly.
The highest-carb common nut — a handful uses over a third of a strict daily limit, and they're easy to overeat.
Nutrition per serving
1 oz · 28 g- Net carbs
- 7.5g
- Calories
- 155kcal
- Protein
- 5.1g
- Fat
- 12g
- Total carbs
- 8.5 g
- Fiber
- 0.9 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 38%
0.4× the daily limit
About 18.6 g of cashews adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 66% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | 553 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 30 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Net carbs | 7.5 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 44 g |
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If you do eat cashews
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Macadamias have a similarly creamy, buttery bite.
Better keto swaps for cashews
Frequently asked questions
Are cashews keto?
No — cashews are not keto-friendly. The highest-carb common nut — a handful uses over a third of a strict daily limit, and they're easy to overeat.
How many net carbs are in cashews?
1 oz (28 g) of cashews has about 7.5 g net carbs (8.5 g total carbs minus 0.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 27 g net carbs.
How much cashews can I eat on keto?
About 18.6 g of cashews adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 66% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 38% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cashews?
Try macadamia nuts, pecans, almonds.
