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

Allowed

At 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

614kcalCalories
21gProtein
55.5gFat
18.8gCarbs
10.3gFiber

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Almond Flour

Allowed

At 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

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 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

598kcalCalories
21gProtein
52.5gFat
21gCarbs
10.9gFiber

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Brazil Nuts

Allowed

Brazil 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

659kcalCalories
14.3gProtein
67.1gFat
11.7gCarbs
7.5gFiber

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Cashew Butter

Allowed

At 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

609kcalCalories
12.1gProtein
53gFat
30.3gCarbs
3gFiber

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Cashews

Allowed

Cashews 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

574kcalCalories
15.3gProtein
46.4gFat
32.7gCarbs
3gFiber

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Chia Seeds

Allowed

With 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

486kcalCalories
16.5gProtein
30.7gFat
42.1gCarbs
34.4gFiber

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Chocolate Trail Mix

Allowed

With 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

503kcalCalories
11.7gProtein
32.3gFat
48.3gCarbs
5.9gFiber

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Coconut Flour

Allowed

At 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

443kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
13.7gFat
60.3gCarbs
39.1gFiber

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Flaxseeds

Allowed

Flaxseeds 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

534kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
42.2gFat
28.9gCarbs
27.3gFiber

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Hazelnuts

Allowed

At 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

628kcalCalories
14.9gProtein
53gFat
23gCarbs
9.8gFiber

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Hemp Seeds

Allowed

With 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

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 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

716kcalCalories
7.8gProtein
76.1gFat
12.8gCarbs
8gFiber

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Mixed Nuts

Allowed

With 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

610kcalCalories
19.6gProtein
53.8gFat
20.9gCarbs
7.4gFiber

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Nut Bars

Allowed

At 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

454kcalCalories
8gProtein
20.4gFat
63.6gCarbs
5.6gFiber

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Pecans

Allowed

At 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

750kcalCalories
10gProtein
73.3gFat
12.7gCarbs
5.8gFiber

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Pine Nuts

Allowed

With 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

673kcalCalories
13.7gProtein
68.4gFat
13.1gCarbs
3.7gFiber

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Pistachios

Allowed

Pistachios 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

560kcalCalories
20.2gProtein
45.3gFat
27.2gCarbs
10.6gFiber

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Pumpkin Seeds

Allowed

With 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

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 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

631kcalCalories
20.5gProtein
61.2gFat
11.7gCarbs
11.6gFiber

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Sunflower Seeds

Allowed

With 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

582kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
49.8gFat
24.1gCarbs
11.1gFiber

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Trail Mix

Allowed

With 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

454kcalCalories
10.9gProtein
26.8gFat
51.1gCarbs
6.4gFiber

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Unsweetened Trail Mix

Allowed

With 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

462kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
29.4gFat
44.9gCarbs
Fiber

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Walnuts

Allowed

Walnuts 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

668kcalCalories
9.8gProtein
56.9gFat
29gCarbs
3.5gFiber

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