Fruit Chutney (Pear, Apple, Garlic and Onion)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Fruit chutney containing pear, apple, garlic and onion is low FODMAP at 18 g. Fructose is moderate at 25 g and high at 26 g in this preparation.

Serving sizes for fruit chutney (pear, apple, garlic and onion)

The listed low amount is 18 g; 25 g is moderate and 26 g high in fructose. Weigh this preparation carefully.

Moderate
1 tablespoonabout 25 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Fruit Chutney (Pear, Apple, Garlic and Onion) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon25 gFructose 0.05 gModerate
3 teaspoons18 gFructose 0.04 gLow
High serve26 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0.05gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 25 g

Is fruit chutney (pear, apple, garlic and onion) low FODMAP?

The listed moderate and high amounts are close together, making weighed portions more useful than a generous spoonful. All six groups are low at 18 g; fructose accounts for the changes at the other reference weights. These are ratings for this chutney mixture rather than allowances for its individual fruit or onion ingredients.

Fruit Chutney (Pear, Apple, Garlic and Onion) and IBS: what to know

For IBS meal notes, record the jar or recipe and the weight eaten with cheese, bread or a main meal. Include chutney inside a sandwich and any extra on the plate. The stated amounts are catalogue references, not a promise that an individual's symptoms switch at an exact gram.

Gut-friendly ways to eat fruit chutney (pear, apple, garlic and onion)

Weigh the chutney before spreading it thinly or adding it to a small side dish. For a glaze, track the original chutney used and divide it among the servings, checking other ingredients separately. Compare tomato chutney through its own guide rather than applying this fruit mixture's amounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much pear-and-apple fruit chutney is low FODMAP?

The low reference is 18 g for the preparation containing pear, apple, garlic and onion. Use a scale to match the amount.

Why are the moderate and high portions only slightly different?

The catalogue lists fructose as moderate at 25 g and high at 26 g. Those are food-rating references, not exact personal symptom thresholds.

Can I use these portions for mango chutney?

No. A different fruit mixture and recipe need their own guide. The word chutney alone does not identify an equivalent preparation.

How do I count chutney used in a glaze?

Weigh the chutney before mixing the glaze and divide by the portions served. Include any extra chutney added after cooking.

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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.