Hidden Carbs in Dairy
Tap dairy products you've eaten — watch carbs add up against your keto threshold.
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0 itemsWhy do carnivore dieters need to watch dairy carbs?
Lactose is a sugar. Even on an all-animal diet, dairy carbs can add up to 30–50g/day if you're liberal with milk, yogurt, cream cheese, and soft cheeses.
Hard aged cheeses (cheddar, parmesan, gouda) have the least carbs because bacteria consume the lactose during aging. After long aging, there's almost none left.
Butter and ghee are essentially zero-carb — the carbs are in the milk solids, which are removed during churning and clarification.
Heavy cream adds up: 1 tbsp = 0.4g carbs. Three coffees with 3 tbsp each = 3.6g just from cream — before any food.
Serving sizes based on USDA FoodData Central. Actual carbs vary by brand and product. Educational and informational purposes only — not medical or nutritional advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.