Coconut Flour

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Coconut flour is high FODMAP at the listed 100 g ingredient amount. Fructose, sorbitol and fructans are all high at this reference. No smaller green portion is shown, so a verified low-FODMAP allowance is not supplied by this entry.

Serving sizes for coconut flour

Coconut flour is high at 100 g for fructose, sorbitol and fructans. A smaller low-FODMAP reference was not established.

Avoid
0.67 cupsabout 100 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Coconut Flour and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2/3 cup flour ingredient100 gSorbitol 0.5 gAvoid

Breakdown for 0.67 cups

0.2gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0gGOS
0.5gSorbitol
0gMannitol
0.67 cupsabout 100 g

Is coconut flour low FODMAP?

The two-thirds cup flour reference has three red groups, while lactose, mannitol and GOS stay green. That profile is specific to coconut flour and should not be transferred to coconut milk, oil, water or fresh flesh. Each form can have different serving information.

Coconut Flour and IBS: what to know

A gluten-free recipe using coconut flour is not automatically a low-FODMAP recipe. The amount contributed to one serving matters, but the available high reference does not identify a lower cutoff. A finished bake may also include other flours, fruit or sweeteners that require separate attention.

Gut-friendly ways to eat coconut flour

Weigh the coconut flour before adding liquids and record the finished batch's portions. Do not equate the weight of a baked slice with the amount of flour in it. If a recipe calls for a substitute, follow a suitable recipe rather than assuming equal quantities will behave identically. Compare amaranth flour, cassava flour and roasted rice flour by their specific data.

Frequently asked questions

Which FODMAP groups are high in coconut flour?

The displayed reference shows fructose, sorbitol and fructans high, with GOS green.

Does the result apply to coconut oil?

No. Coconut oil and coconut flour are different foods and cannot share a portion rating on the basis of their name.

Can a small recipe contribution be assigned a green rating?

This single-reference entry does not provide evidence for a precise smaller green amount.

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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.