Mediterranean Nuts & Seeds Guide

24 items classified under standard Mediterranean guidelines.

This guide covers all 24 nuts & seeds classified under Mediterranean guidelines. Mediterranean evaluates foods primarily by how often the food appears in the traditional Mediterranean pattern, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Good news for Mediterranean followers: almost all nuts & seeds fit the diet. These foods are a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.

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
Trail Mix Allowed 454kcal
Unsweetened Trail Mix Allowed 462kcal
Walnuts Allowed 668kcal
Chocolate Trail Mix Limited 503kcal
Nut Bars Limited 454kcal

Classification Breakdown

22 Allowed — These nuts & seeds are a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 2 Limited — These items have allowed in moderation rather than as a staple.

Mediterranean is a frequency pattern, not a banned-list diet. Most foods fit somewhere on the spectrum.

Allowed Nuts & Seeds (22)

Almond Butter

Allowed

At 614kcal calories per 100g, Almond Butter falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, almond butter also provides 21g protein and 55.5g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Mixed Nuts and Hazelnuts for calories, ranking 17 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

614kcalCalories
21gProtein
55.5gFat
18.8gCarbs
10.3gFiber

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Almond Flour

Allowed

With 571kcal calories per 100g, Almond Flour earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

571kcalCalories
21.4gProtein
50.6gFat
19.7gCarbs
10.5gFiber

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Almonds

Allowed

With 598kcal calories per 100g, Almonds earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. This means it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

598kcalCalories
21gProtein
52.5gFat
21gCarbs
10.9gFiber

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Brazil Nuts

Allowed

With 659kcal calories per 100g, Brazil Nuts earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

659kcalCalories
14.3gProtein
67.1gFat
11.7gCarbs
7.5gFiber

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Cashew Butter

Allowed

With 609kcal calories per 100g, Cashew Butter earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, cashew butter also provides 12.1g protein and 53g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Mixed Nuts for calories, ranking 15 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

609kcalCalories
12.1gProtein
53gFat
30.3gCarbs
3gFiber

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Cashews

Allowed

At 574kcal calories per 100g, Cashews falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

574kcalCalories
15.3gProtein
46.4gFat
32.7gCarbs
3gFiber

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Chia Seeds

Allowed

At 486kcal calories per 100g, Chia Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, chia seeds also provides 16.5g protein and 30.7g fat per 100g. 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

486kcalCalories
16.5gProtein
30.7gFat
42.1gCarbs
34.4gFiber

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Coconut Flour

Allowed

With 443kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Flour earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. This means it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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 Trail Mix at 454kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

443kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
13.7gFat
60.3gCarbs
39.1gFiber

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Flaxseeds

Allowed

At 534kcal calories per 100g, Flaxseeds falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, flaxseeds also provides 18.3g protein and 42.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Chocolate Trail Mix and Hemp Seeds for calories, ranking 7 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

534kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
42.2gFat
28.9gCarbs
27.3gFiber

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Hazelnuts

Allowed

Hazelnuts is classified as Allowed on Mediterranean, with 628kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. It also contains 14.9g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Almond Butter and Sesame Seeds for calories, ranking 18 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

628kcalCalories
14.9gProtein
53gFat
23gCarbs
9.8gFiber

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Hemp Seeds

Allowed

At 553kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, hemp seeds also provides 31.6g protein and 48.8g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseeds and Pistachios for calories, ranking 8 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

553kcalCalories
31.6gProtein
48.8gFat
8.7gCarbs
4gFiber

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Macadamia Nuts

Allowed

With 716kcal calories per 100g, Macadamia Nuts earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. This means it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. It also contains 7.8g protein and 76.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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

716kcalCalories
7.8gProtein
76.1gFat
12.8gCarbs
8gFiber

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Mixed Nuts

Allowed

At 610kcal calories per 100g, Mixed Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

610kcalCalories
19.6gProtein
53.8gFat
20.9gCarbs
7.4gFiber

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Pecans

Allowed

With 750kcal calories per 100g, Pecans earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, pecans also provides 10g protein and 73.3g fat per 100g. 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

750kcalCalories
10gProtein
73.3gFat
12.7gCarbs
5.8gFiber

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Pine Nuts

Allowed

At 673kcal calories per 100g, Pine Nuts falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, pine nuts also provides 13.7g protein and 68.4g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Walnuts at 668kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

673kcalCalories
13.7gProtein
68.4gFat
13.1gCarbs
3.7gFiber

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Pistachios

Allowed

With 560kcal calories per 100g, Pistachios earns a Allowed classification on Mediterranean. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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

560kcalCalories
20.2gProtein
45.3gFat
27.2gCarbs
10.6gFiber

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Pumpkin Seeds

Allowed

Pumpkin Seeds is classified as Allowed on Mediterranean, with 574kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 29.8g protein and 49.1g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Cashews and Sunflower Seeds for calories, ranking 12 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

574kcalCalories
29.8gProtein
49.1gFat
14.7gCarbs
6.5gFiber

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Sesame Seeds

Allowed

At 631kcal calories per 100g, Sesame Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Beyond the primary classification, sesame seeds also provides 20.5g protein and 61.2g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Hazelnuts at 628kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

631kcalCalories
20.5gProtein
61.2gFat
11.7gCarbs
11.6gFiber

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Sunflower Seeds

Allowed

At 582kcal calories per 100g, Sunflower Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 49.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Pumpkin Seeds and Almonds for calories, ranking 13 of 24.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

582kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
49.8gFat
24.1gCarbs
11.1gFiber

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Trail Mix

Allowed

At 454kcal calories per 100g, Trail Mix falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Nut Bars at 454kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

454kcalCalories
10.9gProtein
26.8gFat
51.1gCarbs
6.4gFiber

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Unsweetened Trail Mix

Allowed

At 462kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix falls into the Allowed category under Mediterranean guidelines. It is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. 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.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

462kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
29.4gFat
44.9gCarbs
Fiber

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Walnuts

Allowed

Walnuts is classified as Allowed on Mediterranean, with 668kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a regular feature of the traditional Mediterranean pattern. It also contains 9.8g protein and 56.9g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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

668kcalCalories
9.8gProtein
56.9gFat
29gCarbs
3.5gFiber

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Limited Nuts & Seeds (2)

Chocolate Trail Mix

Limited

With 503kcal calories per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix earns a Limited classification on Mediterranean. It is allowed in moderation rather than as a staple. Beyond the primary classification, chocolate trail mix also provides 11.7g protein and 32.3g fat per 100g. Among the 24 items in this category, chocolate trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Flaxseeds at 534kcal. 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

503kcalCalories
11.7gProtein
32.3gFat
48.3gCarbs
5.9gFiber

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Nut Bars

Limited

Nut Bars is classified as Limited on Mediterranean, with 454kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is allowed in moderation rather than as a staple. 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 Unsweetened Trail Mix at 462kcal. 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

454kcalCalories
8gProtein
20.4gFat
63.6gCarbs
5.6gFiber

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