Agave Syrup/Nectar

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TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Light and dark agave syrup: the recorded FODMAP references are 5 g low, 7 g moderate, 21 g high.

Serving sizes for agave syrup/nectar

Light and dark agave syrup: 5 g low, 7 g moderate, 21 g high. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low

5 gabout 0.24 tablespoons

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Agave Syrup/Nectar and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
0.24 tablespoons
0.33 tablespoons
1 tablespoon

Is agave syrup/nectar low FODMAP?

These references apply to light and dark agave syrup. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K), Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), Allulose. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Agave Syrup/Nectar and IBS: what to know

Use this guide to distinguish the named preparation from the related entries. The source below is background reading and does not independently verify the numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat agave syrup/nectar

Measure in the unit shown in the table. Grams and millilitres are not interchangeable without a product-specific conversion.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for agave syrup/nectar?

The low reference is 5 g. The full references are 5 g low, 7 g moderate, 21 g high.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K), Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), Allulose. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

How should I measure this food?

Measure in the unit shown in the table. Grams and millilitres are not interchangeable without a product-specific conversion.

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Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)SweetenersLow Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet)SweetenersLow AlluloseSweetenersLow

Sources and editorial notes

Monash: FODMAP questions and preparation
General background reading; does not establish the numerical references on this page.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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