Halal Nuts & Seeds Guide
24 items classified under standard Halal guidelines.
Halal classifies foods based on compliance with Islamic dietary law. Of the 24 nuts & seeds evaluated, 20 are classified as Allowed, 4 as Limited, and 0 as Not Allowed.
Nuts & Seeds are overwhelmingly compatible with Halal. Each item listed here is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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 | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter | Allowed | 614kcal |
| Almond Flour | Allowed | 571kcal |
| Almonds | Allowed | 598kcal |
| Brazil Nuts | Allowed | 659kcal |
| Cashew Butter | Allowed | 609kcal |
| Cashews | Allowed | 574kcal |
| Chia Seeds | Allowed | 486kcal |
| Coconut Flour | Allowed | 443kcal |
| Flaxseeds | Allowed | 534kcal |
| Hazelnuts | Allowed | 628kcal |
| Hemp Seeds | Allowed | 553kcal |
| Macadamia Nuts | Allowed | 716kcal |
| Mixed Nuts | Allowed | 610kcal |
| Pecans | Allowed | 750kcal |
| Pine Nuts | Allowed | 673kcal |
| Pistachios | Allowed | 560kcal |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Allowed | 574kcal |
| Sesame Seeds | Allowed | 631kcal |
| Sunflower Seeds | Allowed | 582kcal |
| Walnuts | Allowed | 668kcal |
| Chocolate Trail Mix | Limited | 503kcal |
| Nut Bars | Limited | 454kcal |
| Trail Mix | Limited | 454kcal |
| Unsweetened Trail Mix | Limited | 462kcal |
Classification Breakdown
20 Allowed — These nuts & seeds are permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 4 Limited — These items have doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives.
Commonly missed: alcohol in cooking (vanilla extract, wine reductions) and pork-derived gelatin in Western markets.
Allowed Nuts & Seeds (20)
Almond Butter
AllowedAlmond Butter is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 614kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Nutritionally, it also delivers 21g protein and 55.5g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mixed Nuts and Hazelnuts for calories, ranking 17 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almond Flour
AllowedAt 571kcal calories per 100g, Almond Flour falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, almond flour also provides 21.4g protein and 50.6g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Pistachios and Cashews for calories, ranking 10 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almonds
AllowedAlmonds is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 598kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 21g protein and 52.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
AllowedAt 659kcal calories per 100g, Brazil Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, brazil nuts also provides 14.3g protein and 67.1g fat per 100g. 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
AllowedCashew Butter is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 609kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 12.1g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Mixed Nuts for calories, ranking 15 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashews
AllowedAt 574kcal calories per 100g, Cashews falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedWith 486kcal calories per 100g, Chia Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 16.5g protein and 30.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
AllowedCoconut Flour is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 443kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 19.3g protein and 13.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
AllowedWith 534kcal calories per 100g, Flaxseeds earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedAt 628kcal calories per 100g, Hazelnuts falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, hazelnuts also provides 14.9g protein and 53g fat per 100g. 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
AllowedAt 553kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Nutritionally, it also delivers 31.6g protein and 48.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseeds and Pistachios for calories, ranking 8 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Macadamia Nuts
AllowedAt 716kcal calories per 100g, Macadamia Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, macadamia nuts also provides 7.8g protein and 76.1g fat per 100g. 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
AllowedMixed Nuts is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 610kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedAt 750kcal calories per 100g, Pecans falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedPine Nuts is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 673kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedAt 560kcal calories per 100g, Pistachios falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Beyond the primary classification, pistachios also provides 20.2g protein and 45.3g fat per 100g. 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
AllowedPumpkin Seeds is classified as Allowed on Halal, with 574kcal calories per 100g. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. It also contains 29.8g protein and 49.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Cashews and Sunflower Seeds for calories, ranking 12 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sesame Seeds
AllowedAt 631kcal calories per 100g, Sesame Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.5g protein and 61.2g fat per serving. 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
AllowedWith 582kcal calories per 100g, Sunflower Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Halal. This means it is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
AllowedAt 668kcal calories per 100g, Walnuts falls into the Allowed category under Halal guidelines. It is permissible (halal) — typically a plant food or properly slaughtered animal product. 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
Limited Nuts & Seeds (4)
Chocolate Trail Mix
LimitedAt 503kcal calories per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix falls into the Limited category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives. 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. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Nut Bars
LimitedAt 454kcal calories per 100g, Nut Bars falls into the Limited category under Halal guidelines. The classification reflects that it is doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives. 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. 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
Trail Mix
LimitedTrail Mix is classified as Limited on Halal, with 454kcal calories per 100g. This means it is doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives. It also contains 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 24 items in this category, trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Unsweetened Trail Mix at 462kcal. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Trail Mix
LimitedAt 462kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix falls into the Limited category under Halal guidelines. It is doubtful (mashbooh) — uncertain ingredient sources or disputed additives. Beyond the primary classification, unsweetened trail mix also provides 13.8g protein and 29.4g fat per 100g. Among the 24 items in this category, unsweetened trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Chia Seeds at 486kcal. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central