The cashew is a tree native to northeastern Brazil. The cashew is now grown around the world in many tropical climates. The cashew tree is a small evergreen that can grow to about 32 feet tall. Cashews are a popular snack and are also found in many Thai and Chinese cusines.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 550 kcal 2310 kJ
Carbohydrates 30.19 g
- Sugars 5.91 g
- Dietary fiber 3.3 g
Fat 43.85 g
Protein 18.22 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1) .42 mg 32%
Riboflavin (Vit. B2) .06 mg 4%
Niacin (Vit. B3) 1.06 mg 7%
Pantothenic acid (B5) .86 mg 17%
Vitamin B6 .42 mg 32%
Folate (Vit. B9) 25 ėg 6%
Vitamin C .5 mg 1%
Calcium 37 mg 4%
Iron 6.68 mg 53%
Magnesium 292 mg 79%
Phosphorus 593 mg 85%
Potassium 660 mg 14%
Zinc 5.78 mg 58%