Pescatarian Legumes Guide
12 items classified under standard Pescatarian guidelines.
This guide covers all 12 legumes classified under Pescatarian guidelines. Pescatarian evaluates foods primarily by whether the food is from a land animal, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Good news for Pescatarian followers: all legumes fit the diet. These foods are a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Black-Eyed Peas | Allowed | 166kcal |
| Canned Beans | Allowed | 189kcal |
| Chickpeas | Allowed | 378kcal |
| Hummus | Allowed | 237kcal |
| Lentils | Allowed | 352kcal |
| Lima Beans | Allowed | 113kcal |
| Mung Beans | Allowed | 347kcal |
| Navy Beans | Allowed | 337kcal |
| Peanut Butter | Allowed | 588kcal |
| Pinto Beans | Allowed | 191kcal |
| Soybeans | Allowed | 147kcal |
| White Beans | Allowed | 188kcal |
Classification Breakdown
12 Allowed — These legumes are a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs).
Pescatarian includes all fish and seafood but excludes meat from land animals.
Allowed Legumes (12)
Black-Eyed Peas
AllowedAt 166kcal calories per 100g, Black-Eyed Peas falls into the Allowed category under Pescatarian guidelines. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, black-eyed peas also provides 7.2g protein and 7g fat per 100g. 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
Canned Beans
AllowedWith 189kcal calories per 100g, Canned Beans earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). 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
Chickpeas
AllowedChickpeas is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 378kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 20.5g protein and 6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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 |
Hummus
AllowedAt 237kcal calories per 100g, Hummus falls into the Allowed category under Pescatarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 7.8g protein and 17.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Pinto Beans and Navy Beans for calories, ranking 7 of 12.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lentils
AllowedAt 352kcal calories per 100g, Lentils falls into the Allowed category under Pescatarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 24.6g protein and 10.7g fiber per serving. 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 |
Lima Beans
AllowedWith 113kcal calories per 100g, Lima Beans earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). 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
Mung Beans
AllowedAt 347kcal calories per 100g, Mung Beans falls into the Allowed category under Pescatarian guidelines. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, mung beans also provides 23.9g protein and 16.3g fiber per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Navy Beans and Lentils for calories, ranking 9 of 12.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Peanut Butter
AllowedWith 588kcal calories per 100g, Peanut Butter earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 25.1g protein and 50.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Chickpeas at 378kcal.
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 |
Pinto Beans
AllowedPinto Beans is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 191kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). 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 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 |
Soybeans
AllowedAt 147kcal calories per 100g, Soybeans falls into the Allowed category under Pescatarian guidelines. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, soybeans also provides 13g protein and 6.8g fat per 100g. 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
White Beans
AllowedWith 188kcal calories per 100g, White Beans earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 9g protein and 6.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Black-Eyed Peas and Canned Beans for calories, ranking 4 of 12.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central