Nuts & Seeds
1 cup = 137 gCashews (Whole)
One level US cup of cashews weighs 137 g (4.8 oz). A tablespoon is 8.6 g. Per 100 g: 553 calories and 18.2 g protein.
137 gGrams
4.8 ozOunces
758Calories
24.9 gProtein
41.4 gCarbs
60.1 gFat
4.5 gFiber
Cup size:
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.9 g | 0.1 oz | 16 | 0.53 g | 0.88 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8.6 g | 0.3 oz | 47.6 | 1.6 g | 2.6 g | 3.8 g |
| ¼ cup | 34.3 g | 1.2 oz | 189 | 6.2 g | 10.3 g | 15 g |
| ⅓ cup | 45.7 g | 1.6 oz | 253 | 8.3 g | 13.8 g | 20 g |
| ½ cup | 68.5 g | 2.4 oz | 379 | 12.5 g | 20.7 g | 30.1 g |
| 1 cup | 137 g | 4.8 oz | 758 | 24.9 g | 41.4 g | 60.1 g |
| 2 cups | 274 g | 9.7 oz | 1,515 | 49.9 g | 82.7 g | 120 g |
Nutrition
553Calories per 100 g
758Calories per cup
12 mgSodium per 100 g
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 12% from protein, 21% from carbs and 67% from fat.
Cashews gets most of its calories from fat: about 12% from protein, 21% from carbs and 67% from fat. One cup (137 g) has 758 calories, 24.9 g protein and 4.5 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cashews?
One level US cup of cashews weighs about 137 g (4.8 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cashews?
One level tablespoon weighs about 8.6 g, and one teaspoon about 2.9 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of cashews?
100 g has 18.2 g protein, 30.2 g carbs, 43.9 g fat and 553 calories.