Low Fodmap Ketchup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is ketchup low in FODMAP? ›

At larger serving sizes the ketchups contained high levels of oligosaccharides, specifically fructans (1). This means large serving sizes of tomato ketchup should be avoided during the elimination phase. However, a small low FODMAP serve of ketchup should be well tolerated by many individuals (1).

Heinz Tomato Ketchup. This product has 2 ingredients that are high FODMAP and 3 ingredients that may be high FODMAP.

Too much fructose in your diet can worsen IBS symptoms. And that includes the high-fructose corn syrup found in a myriad of products, such as soda, ketchup and barbecue sauces, and many packaged foods. Some heavy hitters in the fructose department include pears, apples, and watermelon.

Yes! Despite trigger ingredients, this product has either tested low FODMAP in a lab or been approved by our clinical team.

This product has 1 ingredient that is high FODMAP and 3 ingredients that may be high FODMAP.

Worcestershire Sauce: Even though this food typically contains high FODMAP ingredients (like molasses or garlic powder), Worcestershire sauce has been tested and is considered low FODMAP by Monash University. A low FODMAP serving is 2 tablespoons or 42 grams.

Therefore, the base of the bread provides a good starting point for those following a low FODMAP diet. However, some varieties of Dave's Killer Bread contain additional ingredients, such as dried fruits, honey, or agave syrup, which may contribute to the overall FODMAP content.

This product is likely low FODMAP.

Is Chick-fil-A sauce low in FODMAP? ›

This product has 4 ingredients that are high FODMAP and 3 ingredients that may be high FODMAP. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?

“Tomato ketchup, being an acidic food, due to the presence of acids such as malic acid and citric acid can trigger acidity and heartburn. Thus, those who have digestive problems such as digestive stress or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should avoid tomato ketchup,” suggests Ms Palan.

Ketchup sweetened with sugar/sucrose is listed as low FODMAP at 13 g or 1 sachet (perhaps US sachets are bigger than UK sachets?). It becomes moderate for fructans at 20 g and high for fructans at 26 g.

Mashed potatoes - as long as your mashed potatoes consist of potatoes and lactose-free milk, then it's a safe dish on a low FODMAP diet. Lactose-free milk is a low FODMAP option. Regular cow's milk is high in FODMAPs due to its lactose content.

Tomato products

One of the most notorious trigger foods of heartburn and indigestion alike, tomatoes and tomato based products may be causing your upset stomach. Ketchup, marinara sauce, tomato paste, and tomato soup all make the list of tomato products to avoid.

Monash University has found that a small 16g (or 2 sachets) serve of tomato sauce is low FODMAP (1). Avoid larger serves as they contain moderate amounts of fructans, and should be limited during the low FODMAP phase of the diet (1).

Just be mindful of which condiments you decide to use, since some of them are more likely than others to trigger IBS symptoms. The usual offenders include ketchup, pickle relish, chutney, and barbecue sauce.