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 Allowed

At 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

614kcalCalories
21gProtein
55.5gFat
18.8gCarbs
10.3gFiber

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Almond Flour

Not Allowed

Almond 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

571kcalCalories
21.4gProtein
50.6gFat
19.7gCarbs
10.5gFiber

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Almonds

Not Allowed

At 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

598kcalCalories
21gProtein
52.5gFat
21gCarbs
10.9gFiber

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Brazil Nuts

Not Allowed

With 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

659kcalCalories
14.3gProtein
67.1gFat
11.7gCarbs
7.5gFiber

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Cashew Butter

Not Allowed

At 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

609kcalCalories
12.1gProtein
53gFat
30.3gCarbs
3gFiber

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Cashews

Not Allowed

At 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

574kcalCalories
15.3gProtein
46.4gFat
32.7gCarbs
3gFiber

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Chia Seeds

Not Allowed

At 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

486kcalCalories
16.5gProtein
30.7gFat
42.1gCarbs
34.4gFiber

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Chocolate Trail Mix

Not Allowed

With 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

503kcalCalories
11.7gProtein
32.3gFat
48.3gCarbs
5.9gFiber

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Coconut Flour

Not Allowed

At 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

443kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
13.7gFat
60.3gCarbs
39.1gFiber

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Flaxseeds

Not Allowed

With 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

534kcalCalories
18.3gProtein
42.2gFat
28.9gCarbs
27.3gFiber

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Hazelnuts

Not Allowed

With 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

628kcalCalories
14.9gProtein
53gFat
23gCarbs
9.8gFiber

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Hemp Seeds

Not Allowed

Hemp 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

553kcalCalories
31.6gProtein
48.8gFat
8.7gCarbs
4gFiber

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Macadamia Nuts

Not Allowed

At 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

716kcalCalories
7.8gProtein
76.1gFat
12.8gCarbs
8gFiber

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Mixed Nuts

Not Allowed

At 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

610kcalCalories
19.6gProtein
53.8gFat
20.9gCarbs
7.4gFiber

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Nut Bars

Not Allowed

Nut 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

454kcalCalories
8gProtein
20.4gFat
63.6gCarbs
5.6gFiber

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Pecans

Not Allowed

At 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

750kcalCalories
10gProtein
73.3gFat
12.7gCarbs
5.8gFiber

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Pine Nuts

Not Allowed

At 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

673kcalCalories
13.7gProtein
68.4gFat
13.1gCarbs
3.7gFiber

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Pistachios

Not Allowed

Pistachios 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

560kcalCalories
20.2gProtein
45.3gFat
27.2gCarbs
10.6gFiber

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Pumpkin Seeds

Not Allowed

With 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

574kcalCalories
29.8gProtein
49.1gFat
14.7gCarbs
6.5gFiber

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Sesame Seeds

Not Allowed

With 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

631kcalCalories
20.5gProtein
61.2gFat
11.7gCarbs
11.6gFiber

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Sunflower Seeds

Not Allowed

Sunflower 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

582kcalCalories
19.3gProtein
49.8gFat
24.1gCarbs
11.1gFiber

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Trail Mix

Not Allowed

Trail 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

454kcalCalories
10.9gProtein
26.8gFat
51.1gCarbs
6.4gFiber

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Unsweetened Trail Mix

Not Allowed

With 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

462kcalCalories
13.8gProtein
29.4gFat
44.9gCarbs
Fiber

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Walnuts

Not Allowed

With 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

668kcalCalories
9.8gProtein
56.9gFat
29gCarbs
3.5gFiber

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