Is Tom yum soup Low FODMAP?
Tom yum soup is high FODMAP. It's best avoided during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl (300 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 tom yum soup?
During reintroduction, test the group above one at a time — tolerating tom yum soup depends on your personal threshold for Fructans, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Thai sour soup with shallot, garlic, and lemongrass — high in fructans even at a small bowl.
Where these numbers come from
- Derivation note: Shallot + garlic + lemongrass paste; fructan dose above cutoff at standard bowl serves.
- 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 tom yum soup
Craving tom yum soup 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.