Nutmeg

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

Identify whole dried nutmeg versus a ground product. The linked reference is for dried whole nutmeg; it is a FODMAP comparison, not a recommended amount to eat or a toxicity assessment. See Nutmeg (Dried, Whole). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Serving sizes for nutmeg

Verification pending for this broad entry. Use the matching specific food for portion guidance; these legacy figures are not a shared allowance for every preparation.

Low
0.25 teaspoonsabout 1 g
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Nutmeg and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1/4 teaspoon
Reference portionNot availableModerate
Reference portionNot availableHigh

Is nutmeg low FODMAP?

Identify whole dried nutmeg versus a ground product. The linked reference is for dried whole nutmeg; it is a FODMAP comparison, not a recommended amount to eat or a toxicity assessment. This broad entry does not establish a verified portion for every food covered by its name.

Nutmeg and IBS: what to know

For nutmeg, keep the exact form and amount in mind. A FODMAP reference does not assess toxicity or establish a recommended intake. Keep use to ordinary culinary recipe amounts. Poison Control: kitchen cautions. This public source supplies background, not verification of the numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat nutmeg

Identify whole dried nutmeg versus a ground product. The linked reference is for dried whole nutmeg; it is a FODMAP comparison, not a recommended amount to eat or a toxicity assessment. See Nutmeg (Dried, Whole). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Frequently asked questions

Which preparation should I choose?

Identify whole dried nutmeg versus a ground product. The linked reference is for dried whole nutmeg; it is a FODMAP comparison, not a recommended amount to eat or a toxicity assessment. See Nutmeg (Dried, Whole). Select only a preparation that matches your food.

Can these preparations share one portion table?

Use the reference for the exact preparation. The existing broad table has not been verified for all of the foods covered by its name.

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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.