Balsamic Vinegar

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Balsamic vinegar: the recorded FODMAP references are 35 ml low, 40 ml moderate, 47 ml high.

Serving sizes for balsamic vinegar

Balsamic vinegar: 35 ml low, 40 ml moderate, 47 ml high. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low
35 mlabout 1.75 tablespoons
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Balsamic Vinegar and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1.75 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
2.35 tablespoons

Is balsamic vinegar low FODMAP?

These references apply to balsamic vinegar. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Arugula (Rocket), Basmati Rice. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Balsamic Vinegar 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 balsamic vinegar

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 balsamic vinegar?

The low reference is 35 ml. The full references are 35 ml low, 40 ml moderate, 47 ml high.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Arugula (Rocket), Basmati Rice. 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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Sources and editorial notes

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.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.