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cashew nuts

cashew nuts

Nuts & Seeds

Trigger checker for cashew nuts

FODMAP rating
High FODMAP

See cashew nuts rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.

Triggers

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
FODMAPsAvoid
FructansHigh
GOSAvoid
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
GlutenSafe
LactoseSafe
Dairy ProteinsSafe
NightshadesSafe
SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesModerate
NickelHigh
SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe
TyramineSafe
CaffeineSafe
LectinSafe
Low FermentationHigh

Diets

GlutenFit
InflammationFit
VeganFit
VegetarianFit
Paleo AIPAvoid
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
EoE CompatibleFit
FODMAPsAvoid
Low FermentationAvoid
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for cashew nuts

As a snack, cashew nuts are the highest-FODMAP nut you can grab: Monash rates even 10 nuts high FODMAP, driven by both fructans and a very high GOS load. That is why a handful of cashews bloats people who tolerate almonds or macadamias fine. They also run high in nickel and rate poorly for SIBO, so cashew nuts are an easy trap when you are snacking to trigger-test.

Watch for

One of the highest-FODMAP nuts, high in both fructans and GOS, so a small handful can bloat a sensitive gut / Even 10 cashews are enough to cross into a high-FODMAP serve, unlike most snack nuts / Poor for SIBO, since the fermentable carbohydrates feed bacterial overgrowth / High in nickel, worth noting if you have systemic nickel allergy

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for cashew nuts?

High FODMAP: consider smaller servings or swap within the same group.

Is cashew nuts generally well tolerated?

FODMAPs (Avoid) and GOS (Avoid) Start with those if you react.

What should I check next?

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