Havarti Cheese

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Havarti cheese is low FODMAP at the listed 40 g portion, approximately two slices. All six FODMAP groups are low. No larger reference is supplied for this specific entry.

Serving sizes for havarti cheese

The supplied reference is 40 g, around two slices. Larger portions are not characterised in this entry.

Low
2 slicesabout 40 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Havarti Cheese and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2 slices40 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 2 slices

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
2 slicesabout 40 g

Is havarti cheese low FODMAP?

The available amount supports the 40 g serving without establishing a precise upper limit or showing where a rating might change. Do not transfer a larger reference from another cheese onto Havarti. The two-slice description is approximate, particularly when cheese is cut at a deli counter rather than sold in uniform pieces.

Havarti Cheese and IBS: what to know

For Havarti and IBS, identify the product as well as the serving. A flavoured variation or a cheese spread is not fully described by this plain cheese entry. Record those differences and the meal's other components when comparing your own tolerance; the low FODMAP portion is not a prediction of symptoms.

Gut-friendly ways to eat havarti cheese

Weigh the slices before adding Havarti to a sandwich, or cut a measured portion into cubes for a plate. Check bread, crackers and condiments separately. If considering a different melting cheese, see Monterey Jack, whose guide has its own information rather than an assumed shared cheese limit.

Frequently asked questions

Are two slices of Havarti low FODMAP?

Two slices weighing 40 g match the low reference. The gram weight is more useful than the count when slices vary in size.

Is there a larger tested portion listed here?

This entry supplies only the 40 g reference. It does not establish a larger green amount or a moderate threshold.

Can this guide cover herb-flavoured Havarti?

Check the ingredients of the flavoured product. Added seasonings or a different formulation should not be assumed to match plain Havarti.

Can I serve Havarti with crackers?

Use the Havarti portion for the cheese and the matching cracker guide for the crackers. The cheese's rating does not cover the whole snack.

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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.