Pescatarian Seafood Guide

27 items classified under standard Pescatarian guidelines.

This guide covers all 27 seafood 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.

Seafood are universally compatible with Pescatarian. Each item listed here is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). 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)
Anchovies Allowed 210kcal
Calamari Allowed 234kcal
Canned Salmon Allowed 136kcal
Canned Tuna Allowed 85kcal
Canned Tuna in Oil Allowed 198kcal
Canned Tuna in Water Allowed 128kcal
Catfish Allowed 95kcal
Clams Allowed 86kcal
Cod Allowed 82kcal
Crab Allowed 83kcal
Fish Sticks Allowed 277kcal
Halibut Allowed 91kcal
Lobster Allowed 97kcal
Mahi Mahi Allowed 85kcal
Mussels Allowed 109kcal
Oysters Allowed 51kcal
Salmon Allowed 213kcal
Sardines Allowed 208kcal
Scallops Allowed 217kcal
Sea Bass Allowed 97kcal
Shrimp Allowed 426kcal
Smoked Salmon Allowed 117kcal
Sushi Allowed 94kcal
Swordfish Allowed 121kcal
Tilapia Allowed 96kcal
Trout Allowed 148kcal
Tuna Allowed 206kcal

Classification Breakdown

27 Allowed — These seafood 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 Seafood (27)

Anchovies

Allowed

Anchovies is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 210kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 28.9g protein and 9.7g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Sardines at 208kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

210kcalCalories
28.9gProtein
9.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Calamari

Allowed

Calamari is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 234kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 13.8g protein and 13.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Scallops at 217kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

234kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
13.2gFat
14.1gCarbs
0.5gFiber

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Canned Salmon

Allowed

At 136kcal calories per 100g, Canned Salmon 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, canned salmon also provides 24.6g protein and 378mg sodium per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Canned Tuna in Water and Trout for calories, ranking 17 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

136kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
4.2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna

Allowed

At 85kcal calories per 100g, Canned Tuna 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 19g protein and 219mg sodium per serving. Among the 27 items in this category, canned tuna sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Mahi Mahi at 85kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
19gProtein
0.9gFat
0.1gCarbs
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna in Oil

Allowed

With 198kcal calories per 100g, Canned Tuna in Oil earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, canned tuna in oil also provides 29.1g protein and 8.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Trout and Tuna for calories, ranking 19 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

198kcalCalories
29.1gProtein
8.2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Canned Tuna in Water

Allowed

Canned Tuna in Water is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 128kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 23.6g protein and 377mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Swordfish and Canned Salmon for calories, ranking 16 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

128kcalCalories
23.6gProtein
3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Catfish

Allowed

With 95kcal calories per 100g, Catfish earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, catfish also provides 16.4g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sushi and Tilapia for calories, ranking 9 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

95kcalCalories
16.4gProtein
2.8gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Clams

Allowed

Clams is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 86kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 14.7g protein per serving. Among the 27 items in this category, clams sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Halibut at 91kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

86kcalCalories
14.7gProtein
1gFat
3.6gCarbs
0gFiber

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Cod

Allowed

Cod is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 82kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 17.8g protein per serving. Among the 27 items in this category, cod sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Crab at 83kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Atlantic (raw)82kcal17.8g0.7g0g0g
Pacific (raw)84kcal20.4g0.3g0g

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Crab

Allowed

Crab is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 83kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 17.9g protein and 395mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, crab sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Canned Tuna at 85kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

83kcalCalories
17.9gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Fish Sticks

Allowed

Fish Sticks is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 277kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 11g protein and 16.2g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Calamari at 234kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

277kcalCalories
11gProtein
16.2gFat
21.7gCarbs
1.5gFiber

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Halibut

Allowed

At 91kcal calories per 100g, Halibut 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 18.6g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Clams and Sushi for calories, ranking 7 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

91kcalCalories
18.6gProtein
1.3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Lobster

Allowed

Lobster is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 97kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.9g protein and 535mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Tilapia and Sea Bass for calories, ranking 11 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
20.9gProtein
1gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Mahi Mahi

Allowed

Mahi Mahi is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 85kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 18.5g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, mahi mahi sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Clams at 86kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

85kcalCalories
18.5gProtein
0.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Mussels

Allowed

At 109kcal calories per 100g, Mussels 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, mussels also provides 15.1g protein and 362mg sodium per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sea Bass and Smoked Salmon for calories, ranking 13 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

109kcalCalories
15.1gProtein
2.8gFat
4.7gCarbs
0gFiber

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Oysters

Allowed

Oysters is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 51kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 5.7g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 27 items in this category, oysters sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Cod at 82kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

51kcalCalories
5.7gProtein
1.7gFat
2.7gCarbs
0gFiber

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Salmon

Allowed

With 213kcal calories per 100g, Salmon earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 10.8g protein and 17.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Anchovies at 210kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Atlantic (raw)142kcal19.8g6.3g0g0g
Atlantic (farmed, raw)208kcal20.4g13.4g0g0g

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Sardines

Allowed

At 208kcal calories per 100g, Sardines 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 11.5g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Tuna at 206kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

208kcalCalories
24.6gProtein
11.5gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Scallops

Allowed

Scallops is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 217kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 11.1g protein and 12.5g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Salmon at 213kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

217kcalCalories
11.1gProtein
12.5gFat
14.1gCarbs
0.5gFiber

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Sea Bass

Allowed

Sea Bass is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 97kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 18.4g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Lobster and Mussels for calories, ranking 12 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

97kcalCalories
18.4gProtein
2gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Shrimp

Allowed

With 426kcal calories per 100g, Shrimp earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, shrimp also provides 7.1g protein and 17.9g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Fish Sticks at 277kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Raw100kcal20.4g1.4g0g0g
Cooked87kcal17.5g1.3g0g0g

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Smoked Salmon

Allowed

Smoked Salmon is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 117kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 18.3g protein and 672mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mussels and Swordfish for calories, ranking 14 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

117kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
4.3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Sushi

Allowed

At 94kcal calories per 100g, Sushi 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 428mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Halibut and Catfish for calories, ranking 8 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

94kcalCalories
2.9gProtein
0.7gFat
18.4gCarbs
1gFiber

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Swordfish

Allowed

Swordfish is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 121kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.7g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Smoked Salmon and Canned Tuna in Water for calories, ranking 15 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

121kcalCalories
19.7gProtein
4gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Tilapia

Allowed

With 96kcal calories per 100g, Tilapia earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. It is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). Beyond the primary classification, tilapia also provides 20.1g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Catfish and Lobster for calories, ranking 10 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

96kcalCalories
20.1gProtein
1.7gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Trout

Allowed

With 148kcal calories per 100g, Trout earns a Allowed classification on Pescatarian. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 20.8g protein and 6.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Canned Salmon and Canned Tuna in Oil for calories, ranking 18 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

148kcalCalories
20.8gProtein
6.6gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Tuna

Allowed

Tuna is classified as Allowed on Pescatarian, with 206kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant, fish/seafood, or non-flesh animal product (dairy, eggs). It also contains 15.3g protein and 14.9g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Canned Tuna in Oil and Sardines for calories, ranking 20 of 27.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Fresh (raw)144kcal23.3g4.9g0g0g
Canned in Water90kcal19g0.9g0.1g
Canned in Oil198kcal29.1g8.2g0g0g

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