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Planters Whole Cashews
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Salted cashews

Planters Whole Cashews

18.25 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 97

Planters Whole Cashews scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Whole Cashews

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [2]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
  • Protein 17.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal+2

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3 = 97

GTIN 00029000019034 · 2026-06-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy607 kcal
Fat46.4 g
Saturated fat8.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates32.1 g
Sugars7.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein17.9 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 about 23 pieces (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CASHEWS, PEANUT OIL, SEA SALT

Allergens and diets

Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  6. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int