Cashews: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: cashews, roasted.
29.7g net carbs per 100 g
2.0carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
22glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 29.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.0 g |
| Protein | 15.3 g |
| Fat | 46.4 g |
| Energy | 574 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 170571 “Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added”. Net carbs = total carbs 32.7 g − fiber 3.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ oz14 g | 1 oz28 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 4.2 | 8.3 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Glycemic load | 1 | 2 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 22. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Cashew nuts, salted (Coles Supermarkets, Australia)
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