FODMAP food guide
Is chewing gum low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
45
Moderate
In small portions — Chewing Gum is moderate in FODMAPs. Portion size decides whether it triggers symptoms.
Low-FODMAP serving
1 piece
Becomes high FODMAP at
several pieces of polyol-sweetened gum
Most modern gum is sugar-free and sweetened with polyols (sorbitol/xylitol/mannitol); a single piece is usually okay, several can trigger symptoms.
Seen a different rating somewhere else?+
Usually it's a portion difference, not a disagreement. This page scores chewing gum at a serving of 1 piece; at several pieces of polyol-sweetened gum it belongs in the high band. A source quoting the larger serve will call it high, and one quoting the smaller will call it low — the same food, measured at two different amounts.
Based on published FODMAP research and reviewed reference data. Informational only — not medical advice. Tolerance is individual; verify with a dietitian during the elimination phase.
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