Dairy Blend (Butter and Edible Oil Spread)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

A dairy blend made from butter and edible oil is low FODMAP at 19 g, approximately 1 tablespoon. At 166 g, lactose is moderate. No high-FODMAP portion is listed for this entry.

Serving sizes for dairy blend (butter and edible oil spread)

The standard low portion is 19 g. The 166 g reference is moderate for lactose and is not a serving target.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 19 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Dairy Blend (Butter and Edible Oil Spread) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon19 gLactose 0.06 gLow
⅔ cup166 gLactose 0.5 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0.06gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 19 g

Is dairy blend (butter and edible oil spread) low FODMAP?

All six groups are low at the usual reference. At the larger amount, lactose alone rises to moderate while fructose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans stay low. The larger reference is not a suggested serving, and this profile should not be transferred automatically to every spreadable butter or margarine.

Dairy Blend (Butter and Edible Oil Spread) and IBS: what to know

For IBS, separate the FODMAP portion from your experience of the complete meal. A green rating does not guarantee comfort or imply that a generous amount of spread is necessary. Note the amount used on toast or vegetables, including additional spread added during cooking or at the table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat dairy blend (butter and edible oil spread)

Weigh the spread before using it on bread or stirring it through a shared dish. For baking, check whether the product is suitable for the recipe and calculate the amount per piece from the actual yield. A butter-and-oil blend still contains dairy; a plant-only spread is a different preparation. For a creamy topping with a different purpose, see lactose-free cream cheese and follow its separate guidance.

Frequently asked questions

How much butter-and-oil dairy blend is low FODMAP?

The listed low amount is 19 g, approximately 1 tablespoon. Measure the total across the slices or vegetables on your plate.

Is this dairy blend lactose free?

The entry does not establish that claim. Lactose is low at 19 g but moderate at the larger 166 g reference.

Does the absence of a high portion mean any amount is low?

No. A moderate reference is recorded, and there is no high reference supplied. The available portions do not support an unlimited low rating.

Can I use the same guide for all margarines?

Check the product type and ingredients. This entry specifically combines butter and edible oil, so a different dairy blend or plant-based margarine needs its own guidance.

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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.