How many carbs are in cashews, lightly salted?
1 package of cashews, lightly salted contains about 15.8g of carbohydrate, 14.3g net carbs after subtracting 1.5g of fiber, 7.4g of protein, and 291 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4g) | 9g | 0.8g | 8.1g |
| 1 package (50g) | 15.8g | 1.5g | 14.3g |
| 1 cup (130g) | 41g | 3.8g | 37.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 31.6g | 2.9g | 28.7g |
Net carbs in cashews, lightly salted
1 package of cashews, lightly salted contains 14.3g of net carbs — total carbs (15.8g) minus dietary fiber (1.5g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for cashews, lightly salted (per 100g)
- Calories: 581 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 31.6g
- Dietary fiber: 2.9g
- Sugars: 4.8g
- Protein: 14.8g
- Fat: 47.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342973). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cashews, lightly salted?
1 package of cashews, lightly salted contains about 15.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.5g of fiber, the net carbs are about 14.3g.
How many net carbs are in cashews, lightly salted?
Net carbs in 1 package of cashews, lightly salted are about 14.3g — that is total carbs (15.8g) minus dietary fiber (1.5g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cashews, lightly salted good for diabetics?
Cashews, lightly salted contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is cashews, lightly salted keto-friendly?
Whether cashews, lightly salted fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 package) provides about 14.3g of net carbs.