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Is Apple low FODMAP?

VerdictHigh
Serving guidance · No general low-FODMAP serving listed for elimination. Use a swap or check with a dietitian for personal tolerance.
Quick answer

Apple is often considered High FODMAP for elimination-phase planning. A gentler swap is Kiwifruit. Apples are high in fructose and sorbitol, two FODMAP types that can matter during elimination. Educational only, not medical advice.

Why Apple is high FODMAP

Apples are high in fructose and sorbitol, two FODMAP types that can matter during elimination.

The practical swap

Try this instead
Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is commonly used as a lower-FODMAP fruit swap.

Quick FAQ

Is Apple low FODMAP?
Apple is often considered High FODMAP for elimination-phase planning. Apples are high in fructose and sorbitol, two FODMAP types that can matter during elimination.

What serving guidance matters?
No general low-FODMAP serving listed for elimination. Use a swap or check with a dietitian for personal tolerance. Verify tested serving guidance with an official source or registered dietitian.

What's a gentler swap?
Kiwifruit — Kiwifruit is commonly used as a lower-FODMAP fruit swap.

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Not medical advice. FODMAP categorizations are general guidelines from published FODMAP guidance and clinical literature. Individual tolerance varies — work with a registered dietitian for personalized reintroductions.
Sources · published FODMAP guidance · peer-reviewed clinical literature