Is Cranberry sauce Low FODMAP?
Cranberry sauce is moderate FODMAP — it can fit a low-FODMAP diet, but only up to 1 tbsp (20 g). Larger servings are likely to trigger symptoms.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (20 g) | Low | Class rule |
| ¼ cup (60 g) | High | Class rule |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Which FODMAPs are in cranberry sauce?
During reintroduction, test the group above one at a time — tolerating cranberry sauce depends on your personal threshold for Fructose, not on the food itself.
Good to know
A spoonful with turkey is fine; the holiday-portion scoop concentrates fructose from cranberry plus added sugar.
Where these numbers come from
- Derivation note: Cranberry + sugar; small condiment serves stay below fructose cutoff.
- 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: Holiday-style scoop concentrates cranberry plus added sugar above fructose cutoff.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Low-FODMAP swaps for cranberry sauce
Craving cranberry sauce 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.