AIP Nuts & Seeds Guide
24 items classified under standard AIP guidelines.
This guide covers all 24 nuts & seeds classified under AIP guidelines. AIP evaluates foods primarily by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Nuts & Seeds as a whole are largely excluded on AIP. The classification applies at the category level: these foods are in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. The individual entries below show the nutritional profile of each item — useful for understanding what you are replacing and for finding substitutes with a similar macro profile.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Trail Mix | Limited | 503kcal |
| Nut Bars | Limited | 454kcal |
| Trail Mix | Limited | 454kcal |
| Unsweetened Trail Mix | Limited | 462kcal |
| Almond Butter | Not Allowed | 614kcal |
| Almond Flour | Not Allowed | 571kcal |
| Almonds | Not Allowed | 598kcal |
| Brazil Nuts | Not Allowed | 659kcal |
| Cashew Butter | Not Allowed | 609kcal |
| Cashews | Not Allowed | 574kcal |
| Chia Seeds | Not Allowed | 486kcal |
| Coconut Flour | Not Allowed | 443kcal |
| Flaxseeds | Not Allowed | 534kcal |
| Hazelnuts | Not Allowed | 628kcal |
| Hemp Seeds | Not Allowed | 553kcal |
| Macadamia Nuts | Not Allowed | 716kcal |
| Mixed Nuts | Not Allowed | 610kcal |
| Pecans | Not Allowed | 750kcal |
| Pine Nuts | Not Allowed | 673kcal |
| Pistachios | Not Allowed | 560kcal |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Not Allowed | 574kcal |
| Sesame Seeds | Not Allowed | 631kcal |
| Sunflower Seeds | Not Allowed | 582kcal |
| Walnuts | Not Allowed | 668kcal |
Classification Breakdown
4 Limited — These items have excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. 20 Not Allowed — These are in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices.
AIP is a temporary protocol lasting 30–90 days, with foods reintroduced one at a time.
Limited Nuts & Seeds (4)
Chocolate Trail Mix
LimitedAt 503kcal calories per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11.7g protein and 32.3g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, chocolate trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Flaxseeds at 534kcal. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Nut Bars
LimitedAt 454kcal calories per 100g, Nut Bars falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8g protein and 20.4g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, nut bars sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Trail Mix at 454kcal. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Trail Mix
LimitedAt 454kcal calories per 100g, Trail Mix falls into the Limited category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. Nutritionally, it also delivers 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Unsweetened Trail Mix at 462kcal. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Trail Mix
LimitedWith 462kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix earns a Limited classification on AIP. This means it is excluded during strict elimination but tested during reintroduction. It also contains 13.8g protein and 29.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 24 items in this category, unsweetened trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Chia Seeds at 486kcal. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Not Allowed Nuts & Seeds (20)
Almond Butter
Not AllowedWith 614kcal calories per 100g, Almond Butter earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 21g protein and 55.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Mixed Nuts and Hazelnuts for calories, ranking 17 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almond Flour
Not AllowedAlmond Flour is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 571kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 21.4g protein and 50.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Pistachios and Cashews for calories, ranking 10 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almonds
Not AllowedAt 598kcal calories per 100g, Almonds falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 21g protein and 52.5g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Sunflower Seeds and Cashew Butter for calories, ranking 14 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brazil Nuts
Not AllowedBrazil Nuts is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 659kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 14.3g protein and 67.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Sesame Seeds at 631kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashew Butter
Not AllowedAt 609kcal calories per 100g, Cashew Butter falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 12.1g protein and 53g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Mixed Nuts for calories, ranking 15 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashews
Not AllowedWith 574kcal calories per 100g, Cashews earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. It is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Beyond the primary classification, cashews also provides 15.3g protein and 46.4g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Almond Flour and Pumpkin Seeds for calories, ranking 11 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chia Seeds
Not AllowedAt 486kcal calories per 100g, Chia Seeds falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.5g protein and 30.7g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, chia seeds sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Chocolate Trail Mix at 503kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Flour
Not AllowedAt 443kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Flour falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 13.7g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, coconut flour sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Nut Bars at 454kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flaxseeds
Not AllowedFlaxseeds is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 534kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 18.3g protein and 42.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Chocolate Trail Mix and Hemp Seeds for calories, ranking 7 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hazelnuts
Not AllowedAt 628kcal calories per 100g, Hazelnuts falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 14.9g protein and 53g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Almond Butter and Sesame Seeds for calories, ranking 18 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hemp Seeds
Not AllowedWith 553kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Seeds earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. It is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Beyond the primary classification, hemp seeds also provides 31.6g protein and 48.8g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseeds and Pistachios for calories, ranking 8 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Macadamia Nuts
Not AllowedMacadamia Nuts is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 716kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 7.8g protein and 76.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Pine Nuts at 673kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Mixed Nuts
Not AllowedAt 610kcal calories per 100g, Mixed Nuts falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.6g protein and 53.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Cashew Butter and Almond Butter for calories, ranking 16 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pecans
Not AllowedAt 750kcal calories per 100g, Pecans falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 10g protein and 73.3g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Macadamia Nuts at 716kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pine Nuts
Not AllowedPine Nuts is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 673kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 13.7g protein and 68.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Walnuts at 668kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pistachios
Not AllowedAt 560kcal calories per 100g, Pistachios falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.2g protein and 45.3g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Hemp Seeds and Almond Flour for calories, ranking 9 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pumpkin Seeds
Not AllowedWith 574kcal calories per 100g, Pumpkin Seeds earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. It is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Beyond the primary classification, pumpkin seeds also provides 29.8g protein and 49.1g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Cashews and Sunflower Seeds for calories, ranking 12 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sesame Seeds
Not AllowedWith 631kcal calories per 100g, Sesame Seeds earns a Not Allowed classification on AIP. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 20.5g protein and 61.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Hazelnuts at 628kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sunflower Seeds
Not AllowedSunflower Seeds is classified as Not Allowed on AIP, with 582kcal calories per 100g. This means it is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. It also contains 19.3g protein and 49.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Pumpkin Seeds and Almonds for calories, ranking 13 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Walnuts
Not AllowedAt 668kcal calories per 100g, Walnuts falls into the Not Allowed category under AIP guidelines. It is in an AIP elimination category — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, nightshades, or seed-based spices. Beyond the primary classification, walnuts also provides 9.8g protein and 56.9g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Brazil Nuts at 659kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central