🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Overview
Raw cashews taste amazing - creamy, mild, addictive. Problem is they’ve got 8g net carbs per ounce, which is way higher than most nuts. If you’re strict about carbs, these aren’t your best choice. What You’re Getting: 8g net carbs - That’s double what almonds have Creamy texture - Mildest flavor of any nut GI of 25 - Still low, but not as low as almonds (0) 5g protein - Less than almonds too Nutrition (per ounce) 157 calories, 5g protein, 12g fat, 8g net carbs
Raw cashews taste amazing - creamy, mild, addictive. Problem is they’ve got 8g net carbs per ounce, which is way higher than most nuts. If you’re strict about carbs, these aren’t your best choice.
What You’re Getting:
- 8g net carbs - That’s double what almonds have
- Creamy texture - Mildest flavor of any nut
- GI of 25 - Still low, but not as low as almonds (0)
- 5g protein - Less than almonds too
Nutrition (per ounce)
157 calories, 5g protein, 12g fat, 8g net carbs
For Diabetics
The issue: 8g net carbs is a lot if you’re watching your blood sugar or doing keto. An ounce is only about 18 cashews - easy to eat way more than that.
How to handle it:
- Keep portions to 0.5 oz (about 9 cashews)
- Mix them with lower-carb nuts like almonds or walnuts
- Not great for strict low-carb diets
- Better pre or post workout when you can handle more carbs
Bottom line: They’re not forbidden, just portion control matters way more than with other nuts.
Delicious but higher-carb. Count them out, don’t eat from the bag.
📈 Blood Sugar Impact
Moderate glycemic impact. Higher in carbs than most nuts (8g net carbs). Best for diabetics in small portions or mixed with lower-carb nuts.
✅ Pros
- Creamy, mild flavor
- Rich in copper and magnesium
- Lower in calories than pecans
⚠️ Cons
- Higher carbs (8g net) than other nuts
- Lower in fiber than almonds
- Should be portion-controlled carefully