Food Group Legumes And Legume Products

The legumes included in this food group are restricted to the mature, dry seeds of the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae, as well as products made from them. The immature seeds or pods and other parts of the plant, such as leaves, tubers, and sprouted seeds are included in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products Group.
Data are presented for raw, cooked, and canned legumes. Legume products, such as peanut butter, soy milk, soy flour, isolates and concentrates, tofu, tempeh, and natto, are also included in this food group. If appropriate, data are presented for both the unprepared and the prepared forms of the food.