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white or navy beans

white or navy beans

Legumes/Pulses

Is white or navy beans high in fodmaps?

FODMAPs status
High

Is white or navy beans 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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Sensitivity notes

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 white or navy beans contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsHigh
FructansSafe
GOSHigh
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineModerate
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
TyramineSafe

Plant compounds

SalicylatesHigh
OxalatesAvoid
LectinAvoid
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsSafe

Additives

SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenSafe
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoySafe
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelHigh

Diet fit

Where white or navy beans fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineCheck
Low SalicylateAvoid
Low FermentationAvoid
EoE CompatibleFit
AIPAvoid
InflammationFit
Reflux DietFit
Specific CarbohydrateCheck
Low FibreAvoid
Gastroparesis DietAvoid

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
PaleoAvoid
Whole30Avoid
KetoAvoid
Low-carbCheck

Religious diets

HalalFit
KosherFit
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainFit
Buddhist VegetarianFit
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about white or navy beans

White and navy beans are a classic gut trigger for one clear reason: they are high in galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), the fermentable fibre that makes beans famously gassy. They also carry high oxalate, high nickel and high salicylates, and rate poorly for SIBO, so a bowl of baked or navy beans can hit several sensitivities at once even though the bean itself is nutritious and anti-inflammatory.

Watch for

  • High in GOS, the main reason beans cause gas, bloating and cramping in sensitive guts
  • Poor for SIBO, so the fermentable carbohydrates can feed bacterial overgrowth and worsen symptoms
  • High in oxalate, worth limiting if you form kidney stones
  • High in nickel, relevant if you have systemic nickel allergy
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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.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for FODMAPs sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

These foods are high in fodmaps and may trigger symptoms:

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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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FAQ

Is white or navy beans high in FODMAPs?

FODMAP rating: High FODMAP. High FODMAP: consider smaller servings or swap within the same group.

Can I still eat white or navy beans if I'm sensitive to FODMAPs?

Best to avoid or test carefully with a small amount.

What else should I check?

Check Oxalates, Lectin, and Low Fermentation next for a fuller picture.