FODMAP food guide
Is tahini low FODMAP?
FODMAP score
15
Low FODMAP
Yes — Tahini is low FODMAP in normal servings and is generally well tolerated by people with IBS.
Low-FODMAP serving
2 tbsp (30g)
Becomes high FODMAP at
7 tbsp (103g)
Sesame paste is low-FODMAP; a tablespoon is fine in dressings.
Seen a different rating somewhere else?+
Usually it's a portion difference, not a disagreement. This page scores tahini at a serving of 2 tbsp (30g); at 7 tbsp (103g) 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.
How much is OK?
This food's verdict depends on the serving. The bands below show where the load builds, group by group.
GOS
Figures are for hulled tahini, the standard pale kind; unhulled (dark, whole-seed) tahini reaches moderate around 100 g because the seed coat carries more GOS. Typical drizzles and dressing amounts sit comfortably in the low zone.
Bands reflect published FODMAP research for typical preparations — individual tolerance varies, especially mid-reintroduction.