Cashew Nuts Nuts Nutrition Facts
One cup of cashew nuts nuts contains 748.2 calories, 21.7g protein, 38.5g carbs, and 61.6g fat. Cashew Nuts Nuts is listed in the protein foods category that is calorie-dense. It is a good source of protein, a good source of iron, and rich in potassium.
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Vitamins in Cashew Nuts Nuts
Per Cup, whole ~129g
Minerals in Cashew Nuts Nuts
Per Cup, whole ~129g
Amino Acids in Cashew Nuts Nuts
Protein breakdown per cup, whole (129g), from the USDA record for this food.
Cashew Nuts Nuts supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
| Essential Amino Acids | Per cup, whole (129g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 543mg | 421mg | 2.5% |
| Isoleucine | 940mg | 729mg | 4.3% |
| Leucine | 1756mg | 1361mg | 8.1% |
| Lysine | 1107mg | 858mg | 5.1% |
| Methionine | 431mg | 334mg | 2% |
| Phenylalanine | 1134mg | 879mg | 5.2% |
| Threonine | 820mg | 636mg | 3.8% |
| Tryptophan | 342mg | 265mg | 1.6% |
| Valine | 1304mg | 1011mg | 6% |
| Other Amino Acids | Per cup, whole (129g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 998mg | 774mg | 4.6% |
| Arginine | 2532mg | 1963mg | 11.7% |
| Aspartic Acid | 2140mg | 1659mg | 9.9% |
| Cystine | 470mg | 364mg | 2.2% |
| Glutamic Acid | 5373mg | 4165mg | 24.7% |
| Glycine | 1117mg | 866mg | 5.1% |
| Proline | 969mg | 751mg | 4.5% |
| Serine | 1286mg | 997mg | 5.9% |
| Tyrosine | 605mg | 469mg | 2.8% |
Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.
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