Is grapefruit low FODMAP?
Only in small servings.
Grapefruit is moderate FODMAP, because of its fructans. Instead: Orange or mandarin.
| Food | Grapefruit |
|---|---|
| FODMAP level | Moderate FODMAP |
| FODMAP group | fructans |
| Category | Fruit |
EAT THIS INSTEAD
Orange or mandarin
Orange or mandarin
Why grapefruit causes symptoms
fructans are short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine absorbs poorly. They pull water in, then ferment in the colon — which is where the gas, bloating and cramping come from. The reaction is a matter of dose, and it does not always arrive the same day.
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