Carnivore Nuts & Seeds Guide
24 items classified under standard Carnivore guidelines.
This guide covers all 24 nuts & seeds 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.
Under Carnivore guidelines, every item in the nuts & seeds category is classified as Not Allowed. The reason is consistent across the category: each item is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. The nutrition data below is still useful for comparing alternatives or understanding what these foods contribute when eaten on other dietary frameworks.
Quick Reference
| Food | Status | Calories (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Butter | Not Allowed | 614kcal |
| Almond Flour | Not Allowed | 571kcal |
| Almonds | Not Allowed | 598kcal |
| Brazil Nuts | Not Allowed | 659kcal |
| Cashew Butter | Not Allowed | 609kcal |
| Cashews | Not Allowed | 574kcal |
| Chia Seeds | Not Allowed | 486kcal |
| Chocolate Trail Mix | Not Allowed | 503kcal |
| Coconut Flour | Not Allowed | 443kcal |
| Flaxseeds | Not Allowed | 534kcal |
| Hazelnuts | Not Allowed | 628kcal |
| Hemp Seeds | Not Allowed | 553kcal |
| Macadamia Nuts | Not Allowed | 716kcal |
| Mixed Nuts | Not Allowed | 610kcal |
| Nut Bars | Not Allowed | 454kcal |
| Pecans | Not Allowed | 750kcal |
| Pine Nuts | Not Allowed | 673kcal |
| Pistachios | Not Allowed | 560kcal |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Not Allowed | 574kcal |
| Sesame Seeds | Not Allowed | 631kcal |
| Sunflower Seeds | Not Allowed | 582kcal |
| Trail Mix | Not Allowed | 454kcal |
| Unsweetened Trail Mix | Not Allowed | 462kcal |
| Walnuts | Not Allowed | 668kcal |
Classification Breakdown
24 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 Nuts & Seeds (24)
Almond Butter
Not AllowedAt 614kcal calories per 100g, Almond Butter falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 21g protein and 55.5g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mixed Nuts and Hazelnuts for calories, ranking 17 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almond Flour
Not AllowedAlmond Flour is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 571kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 21.4g protein and 50.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Pistachios and Cashews for calories, ranking 10 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Almonds
Not AllowedAt 598kcal calories per 100g, Almonds falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 21g protein and 52.5g fat per serving. 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
Not AllowedWith 659kcal calories per 100g, Brazil Nuts earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 14.3g protein and 67.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
Not AllowedAt 609kcal calories per 100g, Cashew Butter falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. 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. Within this category, it falls between Almonds and Mixed Nuts for calories, ranking 15 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cashews
Not AllowedAt 574kcal calories per 100g, Cashews falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, cashews also provides 15.3g protein and 46.4g fat per 100g. 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
Not AllowedAt 486kcal calories per 100g, Chia Seeds falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. 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
Not AllowedWith 503kcal calories per 100g, Chocolate Trail Mix earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. 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
Not AllowedAt 443kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Flour falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, coconut flour also provides 19.3g protein and 13.7g fat per 100g. 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
Not AllowedWith 534kcal calories per 100g, Flaxseeds earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, flaxseeds also provides 18.3g protein and 42.2g fat per 100g. 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
Not AllowedWith 628kcal calories per 100g, Hazelnuts earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 14.9g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
Not AllowedHemp Seeds is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 553kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 31.6g protein and 48.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseeds and Pistachios for calories, ranking 8 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Macadamia Nuts
Not AllowedAt 716kcal calories per 100g, Macadamia Nuts falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, macadamia nuts also provides 7.8g protein and 76.1g fat per 100g. 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
Not AllowedAt 610kcal calories per 100g, Mixed Nuts falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. 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
Not AllowedNut Bars is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 454kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 8g protein and 20.4g fat per serving. 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
Not AllowedAt 750kcal calories per 100g, Pecans falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, pecans also provides 10g protein and 73.3g fat per 100g. 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
Not AllowedAt 673kcal calories per 100g, Pine Nuts falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 13.7g protein and 68.4g fat per serving. 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
Not AllowedPistachios is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 560kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.2g protein and 45.3g fat per serving. 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
Not AllowedWith 574kcal calories per 100g, Pumpkin Seeds earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. 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
Not AllowedWith 631kcal calories per 100g, Sesame Seeds earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 20.5g protein and 61.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
Not AllowedSunflower Seeds is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 582kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 19.3g protein and 49.8g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Pumpkin Seeds and Almonds for calories, ranking 13 of 24.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Trail Mix
Not AllowedTrail Mix is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 454kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 10.9g protein and 26.8g fat per serving. 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
Not AllowedWith 462kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Trail Mix earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 13.8g protein and 29.4g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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
Not AllowedWith 668kcal calories per 100g, Walnuts earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, walnuts also provides 9.8g protein and 56.9g fat per 100g. 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