Proteins
Last Updated: April 8, 2026
Peanut Butter
WIC Approved
- Any brand
- 16-18 oz containers
- Creamy, crunchy, chunky, smooth
- Natural
- Reduced Fat
Do Not Buy
- Peanut spread
- Freshly ground or whipped
- Flavored peanut butter
- Organic peanut butter
- Palm oil or added ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, Omega 3, DHA or EPA
Nut/Seed Butter
WIC Approved
- Any brand of Almond or Sunflower Seed butter
- 12-18oz jars
- Creamy, crunchy, chunky, smooth
Do Not Buy
- Organic nut/seed butter
- Flavored (chocolate, hazelnut, etc)
- Mix-ins
Canned Beans
WIC Approved
- Any brand
- 15-16 oz cans
- Mature beans, peas, lentils, plain refried beans, pigeon peas and lima beans
Do Not Buy
- Baked beans
- Pork and beans
- Added sugars, fats, lard, meat or oils
Dried Beans
WIC Approved
- Any brand
- 1 pound (lb.) bag
- Mature beans, peas, and lentils refried beans, pigeon peas and lima beans
Do Not Buy
- Added sugars, fats, lard, meat or oils
Shopping Tip: Beans, Peas, Lentils, Nut/Seed Butter on your Shopping List means you can buy:
Canned Fish
WIC Approved
- Any brand of light tuna, pink salmon, or sardines
- 3 ounce cans or larger
- Fish with salt, vegetable broth, or added flavorings
- Fish packed in water or oil
- Fish with bones and skin
Do Not Buy
- Albacore tuna
- Blueback salmon
- Red salmon
- Fish in pouches
Eggs
WIC Approved
- Any brand
- 1 dozen (12 count) containers only
- Medium or Large
- White or brown
- Cage free eggs
Do Not Buy
- Jumbo and extra-large
- Organic
- High cost specialty eggs (reduced cholesterol, free range, Omega-3, vegetarian fed)