Edible parts
Pantry item as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2456 kJ / 587 kcal | 29% |
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% |
| Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 11% |
| Fat | 49.4 g | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 9.76 g | 49% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 29.12 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.35 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.17 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Folate | 68 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.31 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.03 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 258 mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 5.16 mg | 52% |
| Copper | 2.19 mg | 219% |
| Manganese | 0.82 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 457 mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 11.5 µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 15 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170163). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Smooth, unsweetened. Whole cashews are a separate card. Iron and zinc are the minerals.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Cashew butter (Anacardium occidentale) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under pantry. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Pantry item as sold.