Moderate FODMAP
Granola Bar
Portion-sensitive at the portion shown below.
CategorySweets & Desserts
Granola Bar and the low FODMAP diet
Granola bars combine oats, honey, nuts, and sometimes dried fruit or chocolate chips. Honey introduces excess fructose, while dried fruit adds sorbitol or additional fructose. Oats and nuts generally remain safe at measured portions. The compact format concentrates sweeteners into dense bars that exceed thresholds quickly. Careful ingredient verification and portion control are essential.
Listed portion
1 small bar / 35g
Portion size can change a FODMAP result. Treat this as the context for the range—not a personal tolerance guarantee.
FODMAP group
Group information helps organize reintroduction challenges and possible stacking.
What can change the result?
The primary trigger in granola bars comes from the honey binder used to hold ingredients together. You can safely lower the impact by choosing maple-syrup bound bars and avoiding dried apple or mango. Always verify added nuts are peanuts or walnuts to keep GOS levels low. Store bars refrigerated to prevent oil separation and maintain digestible texture.
About Granola Bar
Is Granola Bar low FODMAP?
Granola Bar is currently listed as moderate FODMAP in this database. The result should be read with the listed portion: 1 small bar / 35g.
Does portion size matter?
Yes. FODMAP load depends on quantity and can also be affected by other foods eaten in the same meal.
Can everyone with IBS tolerate it?
No food result predicts individual tolerance. A dietitian can help interpret symptoms, portions, and reintroduction challenges.
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