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Cashews

Nuts & Seeds

Often contains: Tree nuts, Cashew.

Allergen info is a guide only — always read the actual product label.

GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)
PreparationGasBindingOverall
Rawusual3.81.36.4
Roasted (low oil)3.81.35.0

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Alternatives for cashews, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.

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Smooth peanut butter or chestnuts

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

Monash lists cashews as high-FODMAP (GOS). Smooth peanut butter or a small serve of chestnuts keeps a nutty role with low residue and no GOS load.

Combined load for these items is 5.5 vs 6.4 for cashews — about 1.0 points lower.

Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.