Is Grapes (green / red) Low FODMAP?
Grapes (green / red) is moderate FODMAP — it can fit a low-FODMAP diet, but only up to 8 grapes (40 g). Larger servings are likely to trigger symptoms.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grapes (40 g) · raw | Low | Class rule |
| 12 grapes (60 g) · raw | Moderate | Class rule |
| 18 grapes (90 g) · raw | 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 grapes (green / red)?
During reintroduction, test the group above one at a time — tolerating grapes (green / red) depends on your personal threshold for Fructose, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Grapes are fructose-dominant (≈8.1 g fructose vs ≈7.2 g glucose per 100 g, USDA), giving ≈0.93 g excess fructose per 100 g. The Varney 2017 cutoff of <0.4 g excess fructose per serving sets the low-FODMAP ceiling at roughly a small handful.
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.
- USDA food composition: USDA FoodData Central — composition database (public domain).
- Derivation note: Excess fructose ≈0.93 g / 100 g (USDA fructose 8.13, glucose 7.20). At 40 g serving = 0.37 g excess fructose, below the 0.4 g Varney 2017 fresh-fruit cutoff.
- Derivation note: At 60 g, excess fructose ≈0.56 g per serving — above the low cutoff but below the high-FODMAP threshold.
- Derivation note: At 90 g, excess fructose ≈0.84 g per serving — exceeds the 0.7 g threshold typically used for the high-FODMAP boundary.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Low-FODMAP swaps for grapes (green / red)
Craving grapes (green / red) 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.