Vegetarian Nuts & Seeds Guide
24 items classified under standard Vegetarian guidelines.
How do nuts & seeds fare on the Vegetarian diet? The answer depends on whether the food is the flesh of an animal. This guide breaks down all 24 items in this category with their classification, nutritional data, and the reasoning behind each status.
Nuts & Seeds are universally compatible with Vegetarian. Each item listed here is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chocolate Trail Mix | Allowed | 503kcal |
| Coconut Flour | Allowed | 443kcal |
| Flaxseeds | Allowed | 534kcal |
| Hazelnuts | Allowed | 628kcal |
| Hemp Seeds | Allowed | 553kcal |
| Macadamia Nuts | Allowed | 716kcal |
| Mixed Nuts | Allowed | 610kcal |
| Nut Bars | Allowed | 454kcal |
| 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 |
Classification Breakdown
24 Allowed — These nuts & seeds are either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey).
Lacto-ovo vegetarian includes dairy and eggs. Hidden traps: animal rennet in cheese, anchovies in Worcestershire, lard in baked goods.
Allowed Nuts & Seeds (24)
Almond Butter
AllowedAt 614kcal calories per 100g, Almond Butter falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Almond Flour
AllowedAt 571kcal calories per 100g, Almond Flour falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 21.4g protein and 50.6g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Pistachios and Cashews for calories, ranking 10 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almonds
AllowedWith 598kcal calories per 100g, Almonds earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, almonds also provides 21g protein and 52.5g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sunflower Seeds and Cashew Butter for calories, ranking 14 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Brazil Nuts
AllowedBrazil Nuts is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 659kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 14.3g protein and 67.1g fat per serving. 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
Cashew Butter
AllowedAt 609kcal calories per 100g, Cashew Butter falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 12.1g protein and 53g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Mixed Nuts for calories, ranking 15 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashews
AllowedCashews is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 574kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 15.3g protein and 46.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Almond Flour and Pumpkin Seeds for calories, ranking 11 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chia Seeds
AllowedWith 486kcal calories per 100g, Chia Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Chocolate Trail Mix
AllowedWith 503kcal calories per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Flour
AllowedAt 443kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Flour falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 13.7g fat per serving. Among the 24 items in this category, coconut flour sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Nut Bars at 454kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flaxseeds
AllowedFlaxseeds is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 534kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 18.3g protein and 42.2g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Chocolate Trail Mix and Hemp Seeds for calories, ranking 7 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hazelnuts
AllowedAt 628kcal calories per 100g, Hazelnuts falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, hazelnuts also provides 14.9g protein and 53g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Almond Butter and Sesame Seeds for calories, ranking 18 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hemp Seeds
AllowedWith 553kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Macadamia Nuts
AllowedWith 716kcal calories per 100g, Macadamia Nuts earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Mixed Nuts
AllowedWith 610kcal calories per 100g, Mixed Nuts earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, mixed nuts also provides 19.6g protein and 53.8g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Cashew Butter and Almond Butter for calories, ranking 16 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Nut Bars
AllowedAt 454kcal calories per 100g, Nut Bars falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, nut bars also provides 8g protein and 20.4g fat per 100g. Among the 24 items in this category, nut bars sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Trail Mix at 454kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pecans
AllowedAt 750kcal calories per 100g, Pecans falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 10g protein and 73.3g fat per serving. 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
Pine Nuts
AllowedWith 673kcal calories per 100g, Pine Nuts earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 13.7g protein and 68.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Walnuts at 668kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pistachios
AllowedPistachios is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 560kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 20.2g protein and 45.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Hemp Seeds and Almond Flour for calories, ranking 9 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Pumpkin Seeds
AllowedWith 574kcal calories per 100g, Pumpkin Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, pumpkin seeds also provides 29.8g protein and 49.1g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Cashews and Sunflower Seeds for calories, ranking 12 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sesame Seeds
AllowedAt 631kcal calories per 100g, Sesame Seeds falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Sunflower Seeds
AllowedWith 582kcal calories per 100g, Sunflower Seeds earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, sunflower seeds also provides 19.3g protein and 49.8g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Pumpkin Seeds and Almonds for calories, ranking 13 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Trail Mix
AllowedWith 454kcal calories per 100g, Trail Mix earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, trail mix also provides 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat per 100g. Among the 24 items in this category, trail mix sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Unsweetened Trail Mix at 462kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Trail Mix
AllowedWith 462kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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
Walnuts
AllowedWalnuts is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 668kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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