FODMAP food guide
Is chicken caesar salad low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
55
Moderate
In small portions — Chicken Caesar Salad is moderate in FODMAPs. Portion size decides whether it triggers symptoms.
Low-FODMAP serving
garlic-free dressing, no croutons
Becomes high FODMAP at
standard garlic dressing with croutons
Chicken and lettuce are low, but Caesar dressing usually contains garlic, plus wheat croutons and parmesan; make a garlic-free version.
Seen a different rating somewhere else?+
Usually it's a portion difference, not a disagreement. This page scores chicken caesar salad at a serving of garlic-free dressing, no croutons; at standard garlic dressing with croutons 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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