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Butter

Dairy · Cream Butter

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Butter, plain: the recorded FODMAP references are 20 g low, 143 g moderate.

Serving sizes for butter

Butter, plain: 20 g low, 143 g moderate. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low
20 gabout 1 tablespoon
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Butter and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1 tablespoon
7.15 tablespoons
Reference portionNot availableHigh

Is butter low FODMAP?

These references apply to butter, plain. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Buttermilk, Cheese (Cream Cheese, Plain, Regular Fat). Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Butter and IBS: what to know

Use the named preparation when comparing portions. Read the supporting background. Lactose background; not an exact cheese-portion citation.

Gut-friendly ways to eat butter

Match the named preparation and weigh the amount used. For a shared recipe, divide the ingredient total by the number of equal portions.

Recipes with butter

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for butter?

The low reference is 20 g. The full references are 20 g low, 143 g moderate.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Buttermilk, Cheese (Cream Cheese, Plain, Regular Fat). Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

How should I measure this food?

Match the named preparation and weigh the amount used. For a shared recipe, divide the ingredient total by the number of equal portions.

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Related foods

ButtermilkDairyAvoidCheese (Cream Cheese, Plain, Regular Fat)DairyLow

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.