Overview
About Pickle relish
Pickle relish is chopped pickled cucumber and onion in a sweet vinegar brine, and that onion is why it lands high FODMAP.
The fructans are graded D, so a spoonful on a hot dog can trigger bloating, gas and cramping in a sensitive gut even though cucumber on its own is gentle. The vinegar brine and small amount of added sweetener add a little excess fructose on top.
Sensitivities
How Pickle relish scores
Watch for
What trips people up
- High in fructans (grade D) from the diced onion, the main reason a low FODMAP diet flags relish
- High overall FODMAP load once you add the vinegar brine and sweetener, so a tablespoon goes further than you think
- Moderate excess fructose from the added sugar, worth noting if fructose malabsorption is your issue
Diet fit
Where it fits
Swap ideas
More alternatives
FAQ
Common questions about Pickle relish
Is pickle relish low FODMAP?
No. Pickle relish is high FODMAP mainly because of the chopped onion, which is high in fructans (graded D here). The pickled cucumber itself is fine, so it is the onion and the sweet brine that push relish out of low FODMAP territory.
Why does relish on a hot dog upset my stomach?
The onion in the relish is the likely culprit. Onion fructans are one of the most common FODMAP triggers for bloating, gas and cramps, and even a small hot dog topping delivers enough to bother a sensitive gut.
References
Read the background
Ratings reflect the Triggerbites ingredient database and may vary with portion size and preparation.