Cashews are a rich source of polyphenols and carotenoids — two classes of antioxidants also found in other tree nuts. Studies link antioxidants in nuts like walnuts, pecans, and almonds to lower levels of oxidative cell damage. Due to their similar antioxidant profile, cashews may be expected to offer similar oxidation-fighting benefits. This may be particularly true of roasted cashews, which appear to have an increased antioxidant activity compared with their raw counterparts