Is Potato chips (plain or salt & vinegar) Low FODMAP?
Potato chips (plain or salt & vinegar) is low FODMAP at a serving of small bag (30 g) and is generally well tolerated during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| small bag (30 g) · cooked | Low | Class rule |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Good to know
Sliced potato fried in oil with salt — and, optionally, vinegar — has no fructans, lactose, or polyols. Seasoned varieties (paprika, cheese & onion, BBQ, etc.) almost always include onion and/or garlic powder and are tracked separately.
Where these numbers come from
- Derivation note: Plain potato chips contain potato, vegetable oil, and salt; potato is low-FODMAP per Muir 2009 and oil/salt contribute none. Vinegar adds no FODMAPs.
- Peer-reviewed paper: Muir JG et al. (2009) Measurement of short-chain carbohydrates in common Australian vegetables and fruits by HPLC. J Agric Food Chem 57(2):554–65.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
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.