Which FODMAPs are in banana?

Banana contains fructans at a serving of 1 medium ripe.

Is banana low FODMAP?

Q: Is banana low FODMAP?

In small amounts — banana is moderate FODMAP at a typical serving (1 medium ripe): it contains some fructans. Smaller portions are often tolerated.

In small amountsModerate FODMAP

Banana is moderate FODMAP at a typical serving (1 medium ripe): it contains some fructans. Smaller portions are often tolerated.

Serving size used for this rating: 1 medium ripe

Firm, just-yellow bananas are low FODMAP.

FODMAP breakdown

FODMAPs are six groups of fermentable carbs. Most people with IBS react to only one or two of them.

Fructanse.g. wheat, onion, garlic, rye: Moderate
Galacto-oligosaccharidese.g. beans, lentils, chickpeas, cashews: Low
Lactosee.g. milk, soft cheese, yogurt, ice cream: Low
Excess fructosee.g. honey, apples, mango, agave: Low
Sorbitole.g. stone fruit, avocado, sugar-free gum: Low
Mannitole.g. mushrooms, cauliflower, sweet potato: Low

What that means for your gut

Fructans · moderate
Also found in wheat, onion, garlic, rye. If fructans bother you, you may notice bloating, gas or pain a few hours after eating banana — especially in larger portions or alongside other sources of the same group.

Lower-FODMAP swaps

Low-FODMAP options from the same food group:

Also covers: ripe banana, bananas.

Ratings are general guidance for a typical serving, compiled from published low-FODMAP research. Your tolerance may differ. This page is not medical advice — talk to your doctor or a FODMAP-trained dietitian before making big diet changes.