Vegan Cheddar Style Cheese (Coconut Oil Based)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Coconut-oil-based vegan cheddar-style cheese is low FODMAP at 40 g, approximately two slices. Fructans are moderate at 325 g and high at 409 g; the other five groups remain low.

Serving sizes for vegan cheddar style cheese (coconut oil based)

The small reference is 40 g. The 325 g and 409 g amounts describe moderate and high fructan ratings, not recommended servings.

Low
2 slicesabout 40 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Vegan Cheddar Style Cheese (Coconut Oil Based) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2 slices40 gFructans 0.03 gLow
16 slices325 gFructans 0.24 gModerate
20 slices409 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid

Breakdown for 2 slices

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.03gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
2 slicesabout 40 g

Is vegan cheddar style cheese (coconut oil based) low FODMAP?

All six listed groups are low at the small 40 g reference. The much larger 325 g and 409 g references show fructan changes rather than appropriate meal quantities. This guide describes the finished cheddar-style alternative, not coconut oil itself, and it should not be applied to every vegan cheese formulation.

Vegan Cheddar Style Cheese (Coconut Oil Based) and IBS: what to know

When planning this cheese alternative around IBS, check that coconut oil is the base of the matching product. A dairy-free or vegan description does not replace a portion check. If you track meals, include the particular product and the rest of the dish instead of treating all plant-based slices as the same food.

Gut-friendly ways to eat vegan cheddar style cheese (coconut oil based)

Weigh slices before adding them to toast, burgers or a shared baked dish. Keep a record of the total product used even when it melts into a thin layer. If selecting another alternative, compare soy-based vegan cheddar, which has a different larger-portion group pattern.

Frequently asked questions

How much coconut-oil vegan cheddar is low FODMAP?

The listed low amount is 40 g, around two slices. Match the actual product's formulation as well as its portion.

Does lactose cause the larger rating changes?

No. Lactose remains low in these references. Fructans are moderate at 325 g and high at 409 g.

Is this the same as vegan cream cheese?

A coconut-oil cream-cheese alternative is a separate preparation with its own serving references. Use its specific guide for spreads.

Does the large reference mean a large cheese portion is advised?

The larger weights record rating observations. They are not a meal-size target or general serving recommendation.

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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.