Cashew is keto only in small portions: it has ~8 g of net carbs per 1 handful (30 g), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
8 g
per 1 handful (30 g)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has 8.2 g of net carbs per handful; it's one of the highest-carb nuts and it's easy to overeat.
Nutrition facts for cashew
13.1 g
Fat
5.2 g
Protein
1 g
Fiber
Why cashew is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; cashew has 8 g per 1 handful (30 g) (9 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much cashew can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~18 g of cashew.
Related
✓Yes
Almond
2 g net
/ 1 handful (about 23 nuts)
✕No
Chestnut
17 g net
/ 1 handful (about 10 pieces)
✓Yes
Pine nuts
2 g net
/ 1 tablespoon (about 28 g)
✓Yes
Almonds
2 g net
/ handful (28 g)
✓Yes
Keto nuts
3 g net
/ 1 handful (30 g)
✓Yes
Mixed nuts
4 g net
/ 1 handful (30 g)
See all: Frutos secos keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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