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Is Pear low FODMAP?

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

Pear is often considered High FODMAP for elimination-phase planning. A gentler swap is Kiwifruit or orange. Pears are high in excess fructose and are often limited during a low-FODMAP elimination phase. Educational only, not medical advice.

Why Pear is high FODMAP

Pears are high in excess fructose and are often limited during a low-FODMAP elimination phase.

The practical swap

Try this instead
Kiwifruit or orange
Both are common lower-FODMAP fruit options.

Quick FAQ

Is Pear low FODMAP?
Pear is often considered High FODMAP for elimination-phase planning. Pears are high in excess fructose and are often limited during a low-FODMAP elimination phase.

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 or orange — Both are common lower-FODMAP fruit options.

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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