Tomato Paste
Processed · Canned Vegetables
Tomato paste or concentrate has a low FODMAP reference of 22 g, approximately one tablespoon. The 66 g reference is moderate and 85 g is high. These portions belong to paste/concentrate, not every product called tomato purée.
Serving sizes for tomato paste
Tomato paste/concentrate: 22 g low, 66 g moderate and 85 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.
Reference portions
Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.| Serving | Amount | FODMAP rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | ||
| 3 tablespoons | ||
| 4 tablespoons |
Is tomato paste low FODMAP?
Product names differ, so match the concentrated paste to this entry. The separate tomato purée guide has different larger-portion references. Canned whole tomatoes are another preparation.
Tomato Paste and IBS: what to know
A spoonful of paste used for a whole pot is different from several spoonfuls in one serving. Record the total paste in the recipe and the fraction you eat, together with the other ingredients. Supporting background: Monash: Food processing and FODMAPs. Background on variation and preparation; does not establish the numerical references here.
Gut-friendly ways to eat tomato paste
Weigh the tomato paste before stirring it into a sauce, soup or stew. Divide it across the portions actually served. Added water changes the consistency but does not remove the amount of paste already added; use passata for a product matching that separate guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much tomato paste is low FODMAP?
The low reference is 22 g, approximately one tablespoon; 66 g is moderate and 85 g is high. Weigh a heaped spoon rather than assuming it equals the reference.
Is tomato paste the same as tomato purée?
Names vary between products and regions. The separately listed purée and paste/concentrate have different larger references, so match the actual preparation.
How do I count tomato paste in a shared sauce?
Track the total grams added, then divide by the portions actually eaten. A second helping increases your share of the paste along with the other ingredients.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash: Food processing and FODMAPs
Background on variation and preparation; does not establish the numerical references here.