Is Sugar snap peas Low FODMAP?
Sugar snap peas is moderate FODMAP — it can fit a low-FODMAP diet, but only up to 6 pods (16 g). Larger servings are likely to trigger symptoms.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6 pods (16 g) · raw | Low | Lab-tested |
| ½ cup (45 g) · raw | 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 sugar snap peas?
During reintroduction, test the groups above one at a time — tolerating sugar snap peas depends on your personal threshold for GOS, Fructans, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Tolerated in small amounts; larger serves quickly cross the GOS and fructan thresholds.
Where these numbers come from
- 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.
- Peer-reviewed paper: Varney J et al. (2017) FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 32(S1):53–61.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Low-FODMAP swaps for sugar snap peas
Craving sugar snap peas 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.