Mace (Dried, Ground)
Herbs & Spices · Spices
Dried ground mace has a low FODMAP rating at the listed 2 g reference. Use it as a recipe seasoning; the reference is not an instruction to eat that amount on its own.
Serving sizes for mace (dried, ground)
The 2 g low reference concerns FODMAPs. Follow recipe seasoning quantities rather than aiming to consume the reference weight.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 1 teaspoon
Is mace (dried, ground) low FODMAP?
All six FODMAP groups are low at 2 g, and no moderate or high portion is supplied. The entry covers dried ground mace rather than whole pieces, nutmeg or a mixed baking spice. A low rating does not establish an unlimited amount, a therapeutic dose or a serving rule for every spice mixture containing mace.
Mace (Dried, Ground) and IBS: what to know
For IBS notes, record mace in a sauce, batter or filling together with the portion eaten. Small seasonings can be overlooked when writing down a meal, especially if a recipe also contains a mixed-spice garnish. Keep the spice form and recipe details so a change in the mixture is not missed.
Gut-friendly ways to eat mace (dried, ground)
Follow the small seasoning quantity in a conventional recipe and divide that quantity among its servings. Check the flour, dairy and other ingredients in a baked item independently. Whole dried nutmeg is a separate spice entry; do not substitute its reference weight as a mace recommendation. Store both spices away from children.
Frequently asked questions
Is dried ground mace low FODMAP?
The listed 2 g reference is low for all six groups. The page does not supply a larger moderate or high amount.
Does this apply to a jar of mixed spice?
No. Mixed spice can contain several ingredients in different proportions, so its own formulation matters.
Can I use the nutmeg entry for mace?
Treat them as separate ingredients. Their culinary relationship does not establish interchangeable portion information.
How do I count mace in a batch of baking?
Record the small amount added to the full recipe and divide by the pieces eaten. Include any spice added separately to a filling or topping.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Poison Control: Kitchen surprises and cautions
Guidance on normal culinary quantities and the risk of excessive nutmeg; does not establish FODMAP portion ratings.