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Does cashews cause acne?
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Cashews is one of the more skin-friendly foods you can eat.
One serving brings some glycemic load and a little saturated fat or omega-6. It also gives polyphenols, which the research links to calmer skin.
Why this score
- Glycemic: 8.6 g carbs at GI 25 = glycemic load 2.2 (low to medium). A small, slow rise in blood sugar.
- Dairy: none.
- Inflammation: 2.2 g saturated fat and 2.2 g omega-6, a small load.
- Skin Boost: medium polyphenols, which small trials link to fewer inflamed spots (+5).
Score breakdown
| Axis | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Glycemic | Glycemic load GL 2.2 | −3.9 / 50 |
| Dairy | Dairy grams (milk hormones) | −0 / 25 |
| Inflammation | Saturated fat + omega-6 | −8.4 / 25 |
| Skin Boost | Omega-3 + polyphenols | +5 / 25 |
| Skin Score | 93 / 100 · GLOW |
Nutrition in one serving (28 g)
| Carbs | 8.6 g · GI 25 |
|---|---|
| Dairy | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Omega-6 | 2.2 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Polyphenols | medium |
Estimates for a typical serving eaten with a meal. Real foods vary by brand and recipe.
Not medical advice. This score is for cashews on its own. What you eat with it changes the result: protein and fat slow the sugar spike, and breakouts usually show up 3 to 7 days after a meal, which is why SpotBite tracks your meals over time rather than judging one food. Diet is one factor among many (hormones, genetics, skincare, stress, sleep).
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