DASH Legumes Guide

12 items classified under standard DASH guidelines.

This guide covers all 12 legumes classified under DASH guidelines. DASH evaluates foods primarily by sodium content and DASH serving targets, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Legumes are universally compatible with DASH. Each item listed here is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.

Quick Reference

Food Status Sodium (per 100g)
Black-Eyed Peas Allowed 220mg
Canned Beans Allowed 217mg
Chickpeas Allowed 24mg
Hummus Allowed 426mg
Lentils Allowed 6mg
Lima Beans Allowed 8mg
Mung Beans Allowed 15mg
Navy Beans Allowed 5mg
Peanut Butter Allowed 459mg
Pinto Beans Allowed 217mg
Soybeans Allowed 15mg
White Beans Allowed 221mg

Classification Breakdown

12 Allowed — These legumes are a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins.

DASH works through lower sodium and higher potassium, magnesium, and calcium from produce, dairy, and legumes.

Allowed Legumes (12)

Black-Eyed Peas

Allowed

With 220mg sodium per 100g, Black-Eyed Peas earns a Allowed classification on DASH. This means it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. It also contains 7.2g protein and 7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Pinto Beans and White Beans for sodium, ranking 9 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

166kcalCalories
7.2gProtein
7gFat
19.3gCarbs
220mgSodium

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Canned Beans

Allowed

Canned Beans is classified as Allowed on DASH, with 217mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8.3g protein and 7.1g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Chickpeas and Pinto Beans for sodium, ranking 7 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

189kcalCalories
8.3gProtein
7.1gFat
23.8gCarbs
217mgSodium

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Chickpeas

Allowed

At 24mg sodium per 100g, Chickpeas falls into the Allowed category under DASH guidelines. It is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Beyond the primary classification, chickpeas also provides 20.5g protein and 6g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Soybeans and Canned Beans for sodium, ranking 6 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Dry378kcal20.5g6g63g24mg
Cooked (boiled)164kcal8.9g2.6g27.4g243mg
Canned139kcal7.1g2.5g22.6g270mg

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Hummus

Allowed

Hummus is classified as Allowed on DASH, with 426mg sodium per 100g. This means it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. It also contains 7.8g protein and 17.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is White Beans at 221mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

237kcalCalories
7.8gProtein
17.8gFat
15gCarbs
426mgSodium

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Lentils

Allowed

At 6mg sodium per 100g, Lentils falls into the Allowed category under DASH guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 24.6g protein and 10.7g fiber per serving. Among the 12 items in this category, lentils sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Lima Beans at 8mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Dry352kcal24.6g1.1g63.4g6mg
Cooked (boiled)114kcal9g0.4g19.5g238mg

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Lima Beans

Allowed

Lima Beans is classified as Allowed on DASH, with 8mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 6.8g protein and 4.9g fiber per serving. Among the 12 items in this category, lima beans sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Mung Beans at 15mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

113kcalCalories
6.8gProtein
0.9gFat
20.2gCarbs
8mgSodium

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Mung Beans

Allowed

At 15mg sodium per 100g, Mung Beans falls into the Allowed category under DASH guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 23.9g protein and 16.3g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Lima Beans and Soybeans for sodium, ranking 4 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

347kcalCalories
23.9gProtein
1.2gFat
62.6gCarbs
15mgSodium

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Peanut Butter

Allowed

Peanut Butter is classified as Allowed on DASH, with 459mg sodium per 100g. This means it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. It also contains 25.1g protein and 50.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Hummus at 426mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Smooth598kcal22.2g51.4g22.3g17mg
Smooth (no salt)598kcal22.2g51.4g22.3g17mg

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Pinto Beans

Allowed

Pinto Beans is classified as Allowed on DASH, with 217mg sodium per 100g. This means it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. It also contains 8.4g protein and 7.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Canned Beans and Black-Eyed Peas for sodium, ranking 8 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsSodium
Dry62kcal5.3g0.9g11.6g153mg
Cooked (boiled)143kcal9g0.7g26.2g238mg

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Soybeans

Allowed

At 15mg sodium per 100g, Soybeans falls into the Allowed category under DASH guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 13g protein and 6.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mung Beans and Chickpeas for sodium, ranking 5 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

147kcalCalories
13gProtein
6.8gFat
11gCarbs
15mgSodium

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White Beans

Allowed

At 221mg sodium per 100g, White Beans falls into the Allowed category under DASH guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular part of the DASH pattern — vegetables, fruit, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, legumes, or lean proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 9g protein and 6.8g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Black-Eyed Peas at 220mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

188kcalCalories
9gProtein
6.8gFat
23.3gCarbs
221mgSodium

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