Which FODMAPs are in sweet corn?

Sweet corn contains sorbitol at a serving of 1/2 cob.

Is sweet corn low FODMAP?

Q: Is sweet corn low FODMAP?

In small amounts — sweet corn is moderate FODMAP at a typical serving (1/2 cob): it contains some sorbitol. Smaller portions are often tolerated.

In small amountsModerate FODMAP

Sweet corn is moderate FODMAP at a typical serving (1/2 cob): it contains some sorbitol. Smaller portions are often tolerated.

Serving size used for this rating: 1/2 cob

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: Low
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: Moderate
Mannitole.g. mushrooms, cauliflower, sweet potato: Low

What that means for your gut

Sorbitol · moderate
Also found in stone fruit, avocado, sugar-free gum. If sorbitol bother you, you may notice bloating, gas or pain a few hours after eating sweet corn — 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: corn, corn on the cob.

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.