Low-Sodium Nuts & Seeds Guide
24 items classified under standard Low-Sodium guidelines.
This guide covers all 24 nuts & seeds 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.
Nuts & Seeds are overwhelmingly 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.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Sodium (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter | Allowed | 7mg |
| Almond Flour | Allowed | 1mg |
| Almonds | Allowed | 3mg |
| Brazil Nuts | Allowed | 3mg |
| Cashew Butter | Allowed | 295mg |
| Cashews | Allowed | 16mg |
| Chia Seeds | Allowed | 16mg |
| Chocolate Trail Mix | Allowed | 146mg |
| Coconut Flour | Allowed | 30mg |
| Flaxseeds | Allowed | 30mg |
| Hazelnuts | Allowed | 2mg |
| Hemp Seeds | Allowed | 5mg |
| Macadamia Nuts | Allowed | 353mg |
| Mixed Nuts | Allowed | 313mg |
| Pecans | Allowed | 0mg |
| Pine Nuts | Allowed | 2mg |
| Pistachios | Allowed | 1mg |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Allowed | 18mg |
| Sesame Seeds | Allowed | 47mg |
| Sunflower Seeds | Allowed | 3mg |
| Trail Mix | Allowed | 134mg |
| Unsweetened Trail Mix | Allowed | 229mg |
| Walnuts | Allowed | 383mg |
| Nut Bars | Limited | 254mg |
Classification Breakdown
23 Allowed — These nuts & seeds are naturally low in sodium. 1 Limited — These items have sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation.
About 70–75% of dietary sodium comes from packaged and restaurant food, not the salt shaker.
Allowed Nuts & Seeds (23)
Almond Butter
AllowedWith 7mg sodium per 100g, Almond Butter earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 21g protein and 55.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Hemp Seeds and Cashews for sodium, ranking 10 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almond Flour
AllowedAlmond Flour is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 1mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 21.4g protein and 50.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 24 items in this category, almond flour sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Pistachios at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almonds
AllowedAt 3mg sodium per 100g, Almonds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 21g protein and 52.5g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, almonds sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Brazil Nuts at 3mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brazil Nuts
AllowedAt 3mg sodium per 100g, Brazil Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, brazil nuts also provides 14.3g protein and 67.1g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Sunflower Seeds for sodium, ranking 7 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashew Butter
AllowedCashew Butter is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 295mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 12.1g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Nut Bars at 254mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashews
AllowedWith 16mg sodium per 100g, Cashews earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, cashews also provides 15.3g protein and 46.4g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Almond Butter and Chia Seeds for sodium, ranking 11 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chia Seeds
AllowedAt 16mg sodium per 100g, Chia Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.5g protein and 30.7g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Cashews and Pumpkin Seeds for sodium, ranking 12 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chocolate Trail Mix
AllowedAt 146mg sodium per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11.7g protein and 32.3g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Trail Mix and Unsweetened Trail Mix for sodium, ranking 18 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Flour
AllowedCoconut Flour is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 30mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 13.7g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Pumpkin Seeds and Flaxseeds for sodium, ranking 14 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flaxseeds
AllowedAt 30mg sodium per 100g, Flaxseeds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, flaxseeds also provides 18.3g protein and 42.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Flour and Sesame Seeds for sodium, ranking 15 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hazelnuts
AllowedWith 2mg sodium per 100g, Hazelnuts earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 14.9g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 24 items in this category, hazelnuts sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Pine Nuts at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hemp Seeds
AllowedAt 5mg sodium per 100g, Hemp Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 31.6g protein and 48.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Sunflower Seeds and Almond Butter for sodium, ranking 9 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Macadamia Nuts
AllowedMacadamia Nuts is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 353mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 7.8g protein and 76.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Mixed Nuts at 313mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Mixed Nuts
AllowedAt 313mg sodium per 100g, Mixed Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.6g protein and 53.8g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Cashew Butter at 295mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pecans
AllowedPecans is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 0mg sodium per 100g. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 10g protein and 73.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 24 items in this category, pecans sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Almond Flour at 1mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pine Nuts
AllowedPine Nuts is classified as Allowed on Low-Sodium, with 2mg sodium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 13.7g protein and 68.4g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, pine nuts sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Almonds at 3mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pistachios
AllowedWith 1mg sodium per 100g, Pistachios earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. Beyond the primary classification, pistachios also provides 20.2g protein and 45.3g fat per 100g. Among the 24 items in this category, pistachios sits at the low end for sodium — next closest is Hazelnuts at 2mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pumpkin Seeds
AllowedAt 18mg sodium per 100g, Pumpkin Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 29.8g protein and 49.1g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Chia Seeds and Coconut Flour for sodium, ranking 13 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sesame Seeds
AllowedWith 47mg sodium per 100g, Sesame Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is naturally low in sodium. It also contains 20.5g protein and 61.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseeds and Trail Mix for sodium, ranking 16 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sunflower Seeds
AllowedAt 3mg sodium per 100g, Sunflower Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 49.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Brazil Nuts and Hemp Seeds for sodium, ranking 8 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Trail Mix
AllowedAt 134mg sodium per 100g, Trail Mix falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Sesame Seeds and Chocolate Trail Mix for sodium, ranking 17 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Trail Mix
AllowedAt 229mg sodium per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix falls into the Allowed category under Low-Sodium guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally low in sodium. Nutritionally, it also delivers 13.8g protein and 29.4g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Chocolate Trail Mix at 146mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Walnuts
AllowedWith 383mg sodium per 100g, Walnuts earns a Allowed classification on Low-Sodium. It is naturally low in sodium. 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 sodium. The nearest lower option is Macadamia Nuts at 353mg.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Limited Nuts & Seeds (1)
Nut Bars
LimitedWith 254mg sodium per 100g, Nut Bars earns a Limited classification on Low-Sodium. This means it is sodium content that varies enormously by brand or preparation. It also contains 8g protein and 20.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for sodium. The nearest lower option is Unsweetened Trail Mix at 229mg. 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