Strawberry Jam (With High Fructose Corn Syrup)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Strawberry jam containing high fructose corn syrup is low FODMAP at 14 g. The listed 17 g portion is moderate and 30 g is high in fructans. This guide applies to the specified jam preparation, not every strawberry preserve.

Serving sizes for strawberry jam (with high fructose corn syrup)

The low reference is 14 g; 17 g is moderate and 30 g is high. Use a scale because the first two reference weights are close together.

Avoid
1 tablespoonabout 30 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Strawberry Jam (With High Fructose Corn Syrup) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon30 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid
14 g portion14 gFructans 0.08 gLow
17 g portion17 gFructans 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0.05gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 30 g

Is strawberry jam (with high fructose corn syrup) low FODMAP?

The FODMAP that changes this jam's rating is fructans: moderate at 17 g and high at 30 g. Despite the ingredient name, the listed fructose rating remains low at these reference portions. Ingredient names alone cannot tell you the group profile of a finished food. Strawberry jam without this preparation label has its own entry.

Strawberry Jam (With High Fructose Corn Syrup) and IBS: what to know

For this jam, measure the amount spread over the whole breakfast, including a second slice of toast or another spoonful in yoghurt. A low FODMAP portion describes the carbohydrate profile at that weight, not how every person with IBS will feel. Record the jam, bread and other toppings together if you are comparing breakfasts.

Gut-friendly ways to eat strawberry jam (with high fructose corn syrup)

Weigh jam into a small dish before spreading it thinly over toast. For a yoghurt swirl, stir a measured amount through the portion you plan to eat. When adding jam to a shared dessert, calculate the jam per serving separately from the pastry, cream or other filling. Check peanut butter independently for a peanut-butter-and-jam sandwich.

Frequently asked questions

Is strawberry jam with high fructose corn syrup low FODMAP?

Yes, at the listed 14 g portion. Larger listed amounts change the rating, so a generous spoonful should not automatically be treated as low.

Which FODMAP is high in this strawberry jam?

Fructans are high at 30 g and moderate at 17 g. The product name does not mean the listed fructose group is high.

Can I use this portion for any strawberry jam?

No. Recipes and sweeteners differ. Match the product type and use the separate strawberry jam entry when appropriate.

How should I portion jam in baking?

Weigh the jam for the recipe and divide by the number of portions actually served. Assess the rest of the recipe separately.

Check a whole plate in seconds.

Not sure about a whole meal? Scan it with the Gut Friendly app.

Get the app

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.