FODMAP food guide
Is fried chicken low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
65
Moderate
In small portions — Fried Chicken is moderate in FODMAPs. Portion size decides whether it triggers symptoms.
FODMAPs present
Low-FODMAP serving
Plain grilled or lightly floured chicken
Becomes high FODMAP at
Standard crumbed/battered pieces with seasoning
Chicken itself is low, but the wheat coating (Fructans) plus onion and garlic powder in the seasoning (Fructans) raise it.
Seen a different rating somewhere else?+
Usually it's a portion difference, not a disagreement. This page scores fried chicken at a serving of Plain grilled or lightly floured chicken; at Standard crumbed/battered pieces with seasoning 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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