Low-FODMAP Legumes Guide

12 items classified under standard Low-FODMAP guidelines.

Low-FODMAP classifies foods based on fermentable carbohydrate content (FODMAPs). Of the 12 legumes evaluated, 0 are classified as Allowed, 1 as Limited, and 11 as Not Allowed.

Under Low-FODMAP guidelines, nearly every item in the legumes category is classified as Not Allowed. The reason is consistent across the category: each item is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. The nutrition data below is still useful for comparing alternatives or understanding what these foods contribute when eaten on other dietary frameworks.

1 Limited 11 Not Allowed

Quick Reference

Food	Status	Calories (per 100g)
Peanut Butter	Limited	588kcal
Black-Eyed Peas	Not Allowed	166kcal
Canned Beans	Not Allowed	189kcal
Chickpeas	Not Allowed	378kcal
Hummus	Not Allowed	237kcal
Lentils	Not Allowed	352kcal
Lima Beans	Not Allowed	113kcal
Mung Beans	Not Allowed	347kcal
Navy Beans	Not Allowed	337kcal
Pinto Beans	Not Allowed	191kcal
Soybeans	Not Allowed	147kcal
White Beans	Not Allowed	188kcal

Classification Breakdown

1 Limited — These items have tolerated in small portions but high-FODMAP at larger ones. 11 Not Allowed — These are high in one or more FODMAP subgroups.

Low-FODMAP is a temporary diagnostic protocol — almost no food is universally banned, thresholds are dose-dependent.

Limited Legumes (1)

At 588kcal calories per 100g, Peanut Butter falls into the Limited category under Low-FODMAP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is tolerated in small portions but high-FODMAP at larger ones. Nutritionally, it also delivers 25.1g protein and 50.4g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Chickpeas at 378kcal. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Smooth	598kcal	22.2g	51.4g	22.3g	5g
Smooth (no salt)	598kcal	22.2g	51.4g	22.3g	5g

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Not Allowed Legumes (11)

Black-Eyed Peas is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 166kcal calories per 100g. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 7.2g protein and 7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 12 items in this category, black-eyed peas sits at the low end for calories — next closest is White Beans at 188kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

166kcalCalories

7.2gProtein

7gFat

19.3gCarbs

6gFiber

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Canned Beans is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 189kcal calories per 100g. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 8.3g protein and 7.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between White Beans and Pinto Beans for calories, ranking 5 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

189kcalCalories

8.3gProtein

7.1gFat

23.8gCarbs

8.3gFiber

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At 378kcal calories per 100g, Chickpeas falls into the Not Allowed category under Low-FODMAP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.5g protein and 6g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Lentils at 352kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Dry	378kcal	20.5g	6g	63g	12.2g
Cooked (boiled)	164kcal	8.9g	2.6g	27.4g	7.6g
Canned	139kcal	7.1g	2.5g	22.6g	5.4g

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Hummus is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 237kcal calories per 100g. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 7.8g protein and 17.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Pinto Beans and Navy Beans for calories, ranking 7 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

237kcalCalories

7.8gProtein

17.8gFat

15gCarbs

5.5gFiber

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Lentils is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 352kcal calories per 100g. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 24.6g protein and 10.7g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Mung Beans at 347kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Dry	352kcal	24.6g	1.1g	63.4g	10.7g
Cooked (boiled)	114kcal	9g	0.4g	19.5g	7.9g

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With 113kcal calories per 100g, Lima Beans earns a Not Allowed classification on Low-FODMAP. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 6.8g protein and 4.9g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 12 items in this category, lima beans sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Soybeans at 147kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

113kcalCalories

6.8gProtein

0.9gFat

20.2gCarbs

4.9gFiber

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Mung Beans is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 347kcal calories per 100g. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 23.9g protein and 16.3g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Navy Beans and Lentils for calories, ranking 9 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

347kcalCalories

23.9gProtein

1.2gFat

62.6gCarbs

16.3gFiber

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At 337kcal calories per 100g, Navy Beans falls into the Not Allowed category under Low-FODMAP guidelines. The classification reflects that it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. Nutritionally, it also delivers 22.3g protein and 15.3g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Hummus and Mung Beans for calories, ranking 8 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

337kcalCalories

22.3gProtein

1.5gFat

60.8gCarbs

15.3gFiber

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At 191kcal calories per 100g, Pinto Beans falls into the Not Allowed category under Low-FODMAP guidelines. It is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. Beyond the primary classification, pinto beans also provides 8.4g protein and 7.1g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Canned Beans and Hummus for calories, ranking 6 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Dry	62kcal	5.3g	0.9g	11.6g	—
Cooked (boiled)	143kcal	9g	0.7g	26.2g	9g

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With 147kcal calories per 100g, Soybeans earns a Not Allowed classification on Low-FODMAP. This means it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. It also contains 13g protein and 6.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 12 items in this category, soybeans sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Black-Eyed Peas at 166kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

147kcalCalories

13gProtein

6.8gFat

11gCarbs

4.2gFiber

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White Beans is classified as Not Allowed on Low-FODMAP, with 188kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is high in one or more FODMAP subgroups. Nutritionally, it also delivers 9g protein and 6.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Black-Eyed Peas and Canned Beans for calories, ranking 4 of 12.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

188kcalCalories

9gProtein

6.8gFat

23.3gCarbs

5.9gFiber

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