Calories in 1/2 Cup of Lightly Salted Cashews
1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews (65 g) has 378 calories. That is 19% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 9.6 g of protein, 31 g of fat and 21 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 70% fat and 21% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of lightly salted cashews has 189 and 3/4 cup of lightly salted cashews has 566 calories. Burning 378 calories takes about 67 minutes of brisk walking or 30 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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How many calories are in 1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews?
1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews weighs about 65 g and has 378 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews?
1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews has 9.6 g of protein, which is 19% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews?
1/2 cup of lightly salted cashews has 21 g of carbohydrates, including 1.9 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much lightly salted cashews is 100 calories?
100 calories of lightly salted cashews is 17 g, about 11 lightly salted cashews.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707496. Original description: Cashews, lightly salted. Portion weights are USDA household measures.