Low-Sodium Legumes Guide

12 items classified under standard Low-Sodium guidelines.

This guide covers all 12 legumes classified under Low-Sodium guidelines. Low-Sodium evaluates foods primarily by sodium content per serving, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Legumes are universally compatible with Low-Sodium. Each item listed here is naturally low in sodium. 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.

12 Allowed

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 naturally low in sodium.

About 70–75% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker.

Allowed Legumes (12)

With 220mg sodium per 100g, Black-Eyed Peas earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, black-eyed peas also provides 7.2g protein and 7g fat per 100g. 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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With 217mg sodium per 100g, Canned Beans earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 8.3g protein and 7.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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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With 24mg sodium per 100g, Chickpeas earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
Dry	378kcal	20.5g	6g	63g	24mg
Cooked (boiled)	164kcal	8.9g	2.6g	27.4g	243mg
Canned	139kcal	7.1g	2.5g	22.6g	270mg

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With 426mg sodium per 100g, Hummus earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, hummus also provides 7.8g protein and 17.8g fat per 100g. 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 is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 6mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 24.6g protein and 10.7g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
Dry	352kcal	24.6g	1.1g	63.4g	6mg
Cooked (boiled)	114kcal	9g	0.4g	19.5g	238mg

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At 8mg sodium per 100g, Lima Beans falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, lima beans also provides 6.8g protein and 4.9g fiber per 100g. 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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At 15mg sodium per 100g, Mung Beans falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, mung beans also provides 23.9g protein and 16.3g fiber per 100g. 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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With 5mg sodium per 100g, Navy Beans earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, navy beans also provides 22.3g protein and 15.3g fiber per 100g. Among the 12 items in this category, navy beans sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Lentils at 6mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

337kcalCalories

22.3gProtein

1.5gFat

60.8gCarbs

5mgSodium

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At 459mg sodium per 100g, Peanut Butter falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, peanut butter also provides 25.1g protein and 50.4g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Hummus at 426mg.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
Smooth	598kcal	22.2g	51.4g	22.3g	17mg
Smooth (no salt)	598kcal	22.2g	51.4g	22.3g	17mg

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With 217mg sodium per 100g, Pinto Beans earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sodium
Dry	62kcal	5.3g	0.9g	11.6g	153mg
Cooked (boiled)	143kcal	9g	0.7g	26.2g	238mg

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At 15mg sodium per 100g, Soybeans falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, soybeans also provides 13g protein and 6.8g fat per 100g. 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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With 221mg sodium per 100g, White Beans earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, white beans also provides 9g protein and 6.8g fat per 100g. 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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