Moderate FODMAP
Ketchup
Portion-sensitive at the portion shown below.
CategoryPrepared Meals & Fast Food
Ketchup and the low FODMAP diet
Blended tomato condiment where sweetness and seasoning drive digestive outcomes. Commercial ketchups frequently rely on high-fructose corn syrup, onion powder, and garlic paste that elevate the overall threshold significantly. Careful modification ensures safer consumption. Strategic substitution prevents cumulative gastrointestinal flare-ups.
Listed portion
1 tablespoon / 15g
Portion size can change a FODMAP result. Treat this as the context for the range—not a personal tolerance guarantee.
FODMAP groups
Group information helps organize reintroduction challenges and possible stacking.
What can change the result?
Select bottles explicitly labeled as certified pure tomato and pure cane sugar without any pre-mixed seasoning blends or concentrated onion and garlic extracts commonly used in ketchup prep. Verify that the portion size remains strictly controlled to maintain safe excess fructose levels during consumption. Replace commercial vinegar blends with plain apple cider and sea salt to maintain tanginess without triggering FODMAP sensitivity. Serving with plain mustard instead of spicy variations ensures complete digestive control.
About Ketchup
Is Ketchup low FODMAP?
Ketchup is currently listed as moderate FODMAP in this database. The result should be read with the listed portion: 1 tablespoon / 15g.
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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