Almond Butter
Nuts & Seeds · Nut Butters
Almond butter has a low FODMAP reference of 20 g. The 21 g reference is moderate and 27 g is high.
Serving sizes for almond butter
Almond butter: 20 g low, 21 g moderate and 27 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.
Reference portions
Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.| Serving | Amount | FODMAP rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | ||
| 1.05 tablespoons | ||
| 1 1/3 tablespoons |
Is almond butter low FODMAP?
The low and moderate references are just 1 g apart: 20 g and 21 g. These listed portions are not a guarantee that every jar has an identical transition point.
Almond Butter and IBS: what to know
For almond butter, record the amount you actually eat rather than only the name of the food. The 20 g reference describes this preparation, not a personal tolerance limit. Individual IBS responses differ. Diet and IBS.
Gut-friendly ways to eat almond butter
Weigh the spread on a tared plate or spoon before stirring it into breakfast. A heaped spoon can exceed the 20 g reference. Compare whole almonds using its own serving guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the low FODMAP portion for almond butter?
The low reference is 20 g, approximately 1 tablespoon. The moderate reference is 21 g and the high reference is 27 g.
Can I use the same portion for a different preparation?
This guide describes almond butter. Use the separate guide for whole almonds rather than transferring this portion.
How should I measure a shared recipe?
Measure the total amount of almond butter before combining it with the other ingredients, then divide by the number of equal portions. Keep the 20 g low reference in mind for each portion.
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Sources and editorial notes
- NIDDK: Diet and IBS
Individual-response background; not portion evidence.