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Is granola low FODMAP?

In small amountsModerate FODMAP

Granola is moderate FODMAP at a typical serving (1/2 cup): it contains some fructans and fructose. Smaller portions are often tolerated.

Serving size used for this rating: 1/2 cup

Often contains honey and dried fruit.

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
Moderate
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 granola — especially in larger portions or alongside other sources of the same group.

  • Excess fructose · moderate

    Also found in honey, apples, mango, agave. If fructose bother you, you may notice bloating, gas or pain a few hours after eating granola — 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: muesli.

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.