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cashews

cashews

Nuts & Seeds

Trigger checker for cashews

FODMAP rating
High FODMAP

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

Triggers

HistamineModerate
Histamine LiberatorsModerate
FODMAPsHigh
FructansSafe
GOSHigh
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
GlutenSafe
LactoseSafe
Dairy ProteinsSafe
NightshadesSafe
SalicylatesLow
OxalatesAvoid
NickelHigh
SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe
TyramineSafe
CaffeineSafe
LectinAvoid
Low FermentationSafe

Diets

GlutenFit
InflammationFit
VeganFit
VegetarianFit
Paleo AIPAvoid
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
EoE CompatibleAvoid
FODMAPsAvoid
Low FermentationFit
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for cashews

Blended into cashew cream, dairy-free cheese or a curry base, cashews turn a whole recipe into a trigger. They are high in oxalate, high in nickel, high in lectins and high FODMAP from their GOS, and because vegan cooking uses a full cup soaked and blended, the dose gets large fast. A splash of cashew cream can push an otherwise gentle dish over the line even when the rest of the plate is clean.

Watch for

High in oxalate, and cashew-based creams and cheeses use a big blended portion, so the oxalate dose adds up quickly / High in GOS, which makes a creamy sauce a hidden FODMAP source in an otherwise low-FODMAP meal / High in nickel and lectins, both worth watching if you react to those / Truly raw cashews are never sold, the shell holds urushiol (the poison-ivy compound), so shop cashews are always steamed

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for cashews?

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

Is cashews generally well tolerated?

Oxalates (Avoid) and Lectin (Avoid) Start with those if you react.

What should I check next?

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