Spiced Cake with Honey (Dutch)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Dutch spiced cake containing honey is low FODMAP at 16 g. Its fructans are moderate at 20 g and high at 30 g.

Serving sizes for spiced cake with honey (dutch)

Use 16 g as the small low reference for this honey-containing cake; compare by weight.

Avoid
2 slicesabout 30 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Spiced Cake with Honey (Dutch) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2 slices30 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid
1 biscuit16 gFructans 0.08 gLow
1⅓ slices20 gFructans 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 2 slices

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
2 slicesabout 30 g

Is spiced cake with honey (dutch) low FODMAP?

The remaining displayed groups, including fructose, are low at these references. The presence of honey in the name therefore does not mean fructose is the group behind this cake's higher rating. These figures describe the complete baked preparation, not honey eaten separately or every homemade honey cake.

Spiced Cake with Honey (Dutch) and IBS: what to know

Write down the specific cake and its weight in an IBS food diary, particularly if slices vary between packets or bakeries. Include toppings and drinks alongside it rather than treating them as part of the cake reference. The green amount identifies a FODMAP portion; it does not establish a treatment benefit or predict your individual response to the snack.

Gut-friendly ways to eat spiced cake with honey (dutch)

Weigh a cut piece before serving and put any extra spread on separately so it can be considered on its own. For a shared loaf, portion by weight instead of relying on equal-looking cuts. Read the Dutch gingerbread guide or spelt egg cake guide when comparing other baked options. Their separate recipes matter even if the portion descriptions sound similar.

Frequently asked questions

Can a cake containing honey be low FODMAP?

This preparation has a low reference at 16 g. That does not establish a low portion for honey by itself.

Is fructose high in the larger cake portions?

No. The displayed change is in fructans: moderate at 20 g and high at 30 g, with fructose low.

Does one bakery slice match the guide?

Not necessarily. Slice thickness and recipe vary, so compare the weight and preparation.

Can I use this for homemade spiced cake?

A homemade recipe may use different amounts of honey, flour and other ingredients. It cannot inherit these exact ratings simply from the 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.