Carnivore Dairy Alternatives Guide
17 items classified under standard Carnivore guidelines.
This guide covers all 17 dairy alternatives classified under Carnivore guidelines. Carnivore evaluates foods primarily by whether the food comes from an animal, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Dairy Alternatives as a whole are excluded on Carnivore. The classification applies at the category level: these foods are a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. The individual entries below show the nutritional profile of each item — useful for understanding what you are replacing and for finding substitutes with a similar macro profile.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 20kcal |
| Almond Milk Creamer | Not Allowed | 20kcal |
| Canned Coconut Cream | Not Allowed | 357kcal |
| Canned Coconut Milk | Not Allowed | 197kcal |
| Cashew Milk | Not Allowed | 609kcal |
| Coconut Cream | Not Allowed | 357kcal |
| Coconut Creamer | Not Allowed | 895kcal |
| Coconut Milk | Not Allowed | 31kcal |
| Coconut Yogurt | Not Allowed | 895kcal |
| Flavored Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 50kcal |
| Flavored Coconut Yogurt | Not Allowed | 92kcal |
| Hemp Milk | Not Allowed | 446kcal |
| Lite Coconut Milk | Not Allowed | 31kcal |
| Plain Coconut Yogurt | Not Allowed | 66kcal |
| Rice Milk | Not Allowed | 47kcal |
| Soy Milk | Not Allowed | 64kcal |
| Unsweetened Almond Milk | Not Allowed | 15kcal |
Classification Breakdown
17 Not Allowed — These are a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes.
Carnivore ranges from "lion diet" (beef, salt, water only) to versions including dairy, eggs, and coffee.
Not Allowed Dairy Alternatives (17)
Almond Milk
Not AllowedWith 20kcal calories per 100g, Almond Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk Creamer at 20kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsweetened | 15kcal | 0.6g | 1.2g | 0.3g | 0g |
| Sweetened | 30kcal | 0.5g | 1.2g | 4.3g | 0g |
Almond Milk Creamer
Not AllowedWith 20kcal calories per 100g, Almond Milk Creamer earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk creamer sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Coconut Milk at 31kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Canned Coconut Cream
Not AllowedCanned Coconut Cream is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 357kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 16.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Canned Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 12 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Canned Coconut Milk
Not AllowedWith 197kcal calories per 100g, Canned Coconut Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 21.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 11 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashew Milk
Not AllowedCashew Milk is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 609kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 12.1g protein and 53g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Hemp Milk at 446kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Cream
Not AllowedWith 357kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Cream earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, coconut cream also provides 16.3g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Canned Coconut Cream at 357kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Creamer
Not AllowedCoconut Creamer is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 895kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cashew Milk at 609kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Milk
Not AllowedWith 31kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 17 items in this category, coconut milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Lite Coconut Milk at 31kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canned (full-fat) | 357kcal | 1.2g | 16.3g | 53.2g | 0.2g |
| Carton (beverage) | 31kcal | 0.2g | 2.1g | 2.9g | 0g |
Coconut Yogurt
Not AllowedCoconut Yogurt is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 895kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Creamer at 895kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Almond Milk
Not AllowedFlavored Almond Milk is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 50kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Within this category, it falls between Rice Milk and Soy Milk for calories, ranking 7 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Coconut Yogurt
Not AllowedFlavored Coconut Yogurt is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 92kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8.1g protein per serving. Within this category, it falls between Plain Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Milk for calories, ranking 10 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hemp Milk
Not AllowedWith 446kcal calories per 100g, Hemp Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, hemp milk also provides 7.6g protein and 13.8g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Cream at 357kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lite Coconut Milk
Not AllowedLite Coconut Milk is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 31kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Milk and Rice Milk for calories, ranking 5 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Coconut Yogurt
Not AllowedAt 66kcal calories per 100g, Plain Coconut Yogurt falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Within this category, it falls between Soy Milk and Flavored Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 9 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Rice Milk
Not AllowedAt 47kcal calories per 100g, Rice Milk falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Within this category, it falls between Lite Coconut Milk and Flavored Almond Milk for calories, ranking 6 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Soy Milk
Not AllowedWith 64kcal calories per 100g, Soy Milk earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Almond Milk and Plain Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 8 of 17.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Not AllowedAt 15kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Almond Milk falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 17 items in this category, unsweetened almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk at 20kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central