Is Cashews Low FODMAP?
Cashews is high FODMAP. It's best avoided during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 10 nuts (15 g) | High | Lab-tested |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Which FODMAPs are in cashews?
During reintroduction, test the groups above one at a time — tolerating cashews depends on your personal threshold for GOS, Fructans, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Cashews are high in fructans and GOS — even a small handful is over the cutoff.
Where these numbers come from
- Peer-reviewed paper: Varney J et al. (2017) FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 32(S1):53–61.
- Derivation note: Cashews show high fructan and GOS content per Monash app analysis at small serves; cited paper provides cutoff methodology.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Low-FODMAP swaps for cashews
Craving cashews during elimination? These low-FODMAP picks from the same food group let you keep the dish without the trigger.
Related foods
This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. FODMAP content varies with ripeness, processing, and brand. Always work with your doctor or a registered dietitian on dietary changes for IBS.