How many carbs are in cashews?
One ounce of cashews (about 18 whole nuts, 28g) has about 10g of carbohydrate and 8.7g of net carbs. Cashews carry significantly more carbs per ounce than almonds or walnuts.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, about 18 nuts (28g) | 10.2g | 1.1g | 9.0g |
| 1 RACC (30g) | 10.9g | 1.2g | 9.7g |
| 100 grams | 36.3g | 4.1g | 32.2g |
Net carbs
One ounce of cashews has about 8.7g of net carbs, which is total carbs (10g) minus fiber (1.1g). Cashews have less fiber relative to their carb content compared to almonds or walnuts, which keeps their net carb count high. See the net carbs guide for when net carbs are a useful tracking method.
For diabetes
Cashews carry about 10g of total carbs per ounce, which is more than most nuts and requires counting for tight carb plans. A 1-ounce serving still has protein and fat that slow digestion, so the blood sugar impact is moderate relative to the carb count. People on fixed carb ratios should not treat cashews as a free food the way they might treat almonds. One ounce counts as about 10g carbs. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
One ounce of cashews has about 8.7g of net carbs, which is high for a nut. A strict keto budget of 20g per day leaves little room for cashews. Almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts are better keto nut choices. If you eat cashews on keto, limit yourself to about 10 nuts (roughly half an ounce) to stay under 5g of net carbs.
Good to know
Cashews are technically not a nut. They are seeds that grow attached to the outside of the cashew apple fruit. They are always sold shelled and roasted because raw cashews contain urushiol, the same irritant found in poison ivy. The roasting process destroys the urushiol. Honey-roasted cashews can double the sugar content compared to plain roasted, adding 5 to 8g of carbs per ounce.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 36.29g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugars: n/ag
- Protein: 17.44g
- Fat: 38.86g
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How many carbs are in cashews?
One ounce of cashews (about 18 nuts, 28g) has about 10g of total carbs and 1.1g of fiber, giving about 8.7g of net carbs.
Are cashews keto?
They are the least keto-friendly common nut. One ounce has 8.7g of net carbs. Almonds and walnuts are much better keto options.
Do cashews have more carbs than almonds?
Yes, considerably. One ounce of cashews has about 10g of total carbs versus 6g for almonds. Cashews also have much less fiber.
Can diabetics eat cashews?
Yes, but count them. One ounce has 10g of total carbs. That is more than almonds (6g) or walnuts (4g) and should be included in your carb count.
Why do cashews have more carbs than other nuts?
Cashews are seeds with a different starch composition than tree nuts. They have more carbohydrate and less fiber per gram than almonds, walnuts, or pecans.