Carnivore Spices & Seasonings Guide
18 items classified under standard Carnivore guidelines.
This guide covers all 18 spices & seasonings 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.
Spices & Seasonings 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | Not Allowed | 23kcal |
| Black Pepper | Not Allowed | 279kcal |
| Cayenne Pepper | Not Allowed | 318kcal |
| Chili Powder | Not Allowed | 139kcal |
| Cinnamon | Not Allowed | 253kcal |
| Cumin | Not Allowed | 375kcal |
| Everything Bagel Seasoning | Not Allowed | 264kcal |
| Garlic Powder | Not Allowed | 331kcal |
| Ginger | Not Allowed | 80kcal |
| Nutmeg | Not Allowed | 884kcal |
| Onion Powder | Not Allowed | 341kcal |
| Oregano | Not Allowed | 265kcal |
| Paprika | Not Allowed | 282kcal |
| Saffron | Not Allowed | 310kcal |
| Salt | Not Allowed | 0kcal |
| Taco Seasoning | Not Allowed | 170kcal |
| Turmeric | Not Allowed | 312kcal |
| Vanilla Extract | Not Allowed | 288kcal |
Classification Breakdown
18 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 Spices & Seasonings (18)
Basil
Not AllowedAt 23kcal calories per 100g, Basil falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 18 items in this category, basil sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Ginger at 80kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Black Pepper
Not AllowedAt 279kcal calories per 100g, Black Pepper 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 Oregano and Paprika for calories, ranking 9 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cayenne Pepper
Not AllowedWith 318kcal calories per 100g, Cayenne Pepper earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 12g protein and 17.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Turmeric at 312kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chili Powder
Not AllowedAt 139kcal calories per 100g, Chili Powder 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 13.3g protein and 8.2g fat per serving. Among the 18 items in this category, chili powder sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Taco Seasoning at 170kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cinnamon
Not AllowedWith 253kcal calories per 100g, Cinnamon earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, cinnamon also provides 7.1g protein and 5.3g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Taco Seasoning and Everything Bagel Seasoning for calories, ranking 6 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cumin
Not AllowedAt 375kcal calories per 100g, Cumin falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, cumin also provides 17.8g protein and 22.3g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Onion Powder at 341kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Not AllowedWith 264kcal calories per 100g, Everything Bagel Seasoning earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 10.6g protein and 422mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Cinnamon and Oregano for calories, ranking 7 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Garlic Powder
Not AllowedAt 331kcal calories per 100g, Garlic Powder 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 16.6g protein and 9g fiber per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cayenne Pepper at 318kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Ginger
Not AllowedAt 80kcal calories per 100g, Ginger falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Among the 18 items in this category, ginger sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Chili Powder at 139kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Nutmeg
Not AllowedWith 884kcal calories per 100g, Nutmeg earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, nutmeg also provides 100g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cumin at 375kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Onion Powder
Not AllowedWith 341kcal calories per 100g, Onion Powder earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, onion powder also provides 10.4g protein and 15.2g fiber per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Garlic Powder at 331kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Oregano
Not AllowedOregano is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 265kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 9g protein and 42.5g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Everything Bagel Seasoning and Black Pepper for calories, ranking 8 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Paprika
Not AllowedWith 282kcal calories per 100g, Paprika earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, paprika also provides 14.1g protein and 12.9g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Black Pepper and Vanilla Extract for calories, ranking 10 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Saffron
Not AllowedAt 310kcal calories per 100g, Saffron falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, saffron also provides 11.4g protein and 5.9g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Vanilla Extract and Turmeric for calories, ranking 12 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Salt
Not AllowedAt 0kcal calories per 100g, Salt falls into the Not Allowed category under Carnivore guidelines. It is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Beyond the primary classification, salt also provides 38800mg sodium per 100g. Among the 18 items in this category, salt sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Basil at 23kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Taco Seasoning
Not AllowedWith 170kcal calories per 100g, Taco Seasoning earns a Not Allowed classification on Carnivore. This means it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. It also contains 6.7g protein and 9.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Chili Powder and Cinnamon for calories, ranking 5 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Turmeric
Not AllowedTurmeric is classified as Not Allowed on Carnivore, with 312kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a plant or plant-derived product, which carnivore excludes. Nutritionally, it also delivers 9.7g protein and 22.7g fiber per serving. Within this category, it falls between Saffron and Cayenne Pepper for calories, ranking 13 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Vanilla Extract
Not AllowedWith 288kcal calories per 100g, Vanilla Extract 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 Paprika and Saffron for calories, ranking 11 of 18.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central