Cream Cheese (Garlic and Herb, Regular Fat)
Dairy · Cheese
Regular-fat garlic-and-herb cream cheese is low FODMAP at 26 g. Fructans are moderate at 33 g and high at 40 g. Lactose and the other four listed groups remain low at these references.
Serving sizes for cream cheese (garlic and herb, regular fat)
Reference weights are 26 g, 33 g and 40 g. Use grams instead of deriving conversions between the approximate spoon descriptions.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoons | 40 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 5 teaspoons | 26 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 7 teaspoons | 33 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 2 tablespoons
Is cream cheese (garlic and herb, regular fat) low FODMAP?
All six groups are low at the small 26 g amount. The flavouring is part of the entry, so the guide is more specific than a general plain cream-cheese rating. The larger two-tablespoon 40 g portion is high for fructans. The listed household spoon measures are approximate; grams are the clearer way to compare this spread.
Cream Cheese (Garlic and Herb, Regular Fat) and IBS: what to know
For garlic-and-herb cream cheese and IBS, match the flavour and formulation on the label. A homemade mixture or another flavoured spread may use different amounts of seasoning. If recording a meal, include the cream-cheese quantity and the bread, crackers or other foods it accompanies.
Gut-friendly ways to eat cream cheese (garlic and herb, regular fat)
Weigh the spread before applying it to toast or filling a sandwich, then divide that measured amount across the pieces. If you want to compare a plain option, read the lactose-free regular-fat cream-cheese guide separately. Removing or changing a flavour is a product change, not a reason to transfer the same serving automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How much garlic-and-herb cream cheese is low?
The low reference is 26 g for this regular-fat entry. Weighing is preferable when the amount spread across several pieces is hard to estimate.
Is lactose responsible for the high rating?
No. At 40 g, fructans are high while lactose remains low. The other four listed groups also stay low.
Is 33 g a low portion?
The 33 g reference is moderate for fructans. It should not be combined with the smaller low amount.
Can I use plain cream cheese's portion for this flavour?
Use this flavoured entry's references. Plain and garlic-and-herb products have different formulations and need separate serving guidance.
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