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Is eggplant high in fodmaps?
Is eggplant high or low in fodmaps? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.
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Why fodmaps food checker matters
FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that can cause digestive distress in sensitive individuals. They include fructose, lactose, fructans, galactans, and polyols. These sugars are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and ferment in the colon, potentially causing bloating, gas, and discomfort.
- Start with a 2-6 week elimination phase, removing all high-FODMAP foods
- Keep a detailed food and symptom diary to track your reactions
- Reintroduce one FODMAP group at a time to identify your specific triggers
- Remember that threshold varies - you may tolerate small amounts
- Work with a dietitian trained in the low-FODMAP diet for best results
Sensitivities
What eggplant contains
FODMAPs
Histamine & Amines
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Irritants
Additives
Allergens
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Where eggplant fits
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What to know about eggplant
Eggplant (aubergine) carries three overlapping triggers at once: it is a nightshade, it grades high in histamine and it is very high in salicylates. So if nightshades, amines or salicylates bother you, eggplant can bring on joint aches, flushing, headaches or itching that is hard to pin on a single cause. Salting and rinsing the slices before cooking cuts the bitterness, some moisture and a share of the glycoalkaloids, but it will not remove the histamine or the salicylates.
Watch for
- A nightshade, so it is off-limits on a strict nightshade-elimination or AIP protocol
- High in histamine and a mild liberator, a common cause of flushing or headaches in histamine intolerance
- Very high in salicylates, one of the higher-salicylate vegetables
- High in lectins, relevant if you follow a low-lectin approach
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FODMAPs Guide
Everything you need to know about fodmaps sensitivity and smart food choices.
FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that can cause digestive distress in sensitive individuals. They include fructose, lactose, fructans, galactans, and polyols. These sugars are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and ferment in the colon, potentially causing bloating, gas, and discomfort.
Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.
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If you're sensitive to FODMAPs, consider these strategies:
- 1Start with a 2-6 week elimination phase, removing all high-FODMAP foods
- 2Keep a detailed food and symptom diary to track your reactions
- 3Reintroduce one FODMAP group at a time to identify your specific triggers
- 4Remember that threshold varies - you may tolerate small amounts
- 5Work with a dietitian trained in the low-FODMAP diet for best results
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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Is eggplant high in FODMAPs?
FODMAP rating: Medium FODMAP. Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Can I still eat eggplant if I'm sensitive to FODMAPs?
Try smaller portions and space it out.
What else should I check?
Check Nightshades, Salicylates, and Lectin next for a fuller picture.