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broccoli

broccoli

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Trigger checker for broccoli

FODMAP rating
Medium FODMAP

See broccoli rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.

Triggers

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
FODMAPsLow
FructansModerate
GOSSafe
FructoseSafe
PolyolsModerate
GlutenSafe
LactoseSafe
Dairy ProteinsSafe
NightshadesSafe
SalicylatesHigh
OxalatesSafe
NickelModerate
SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesAvoid
TyramineSafe
CaffeineSafe
LectinSafe
Low FermentationAvoid

Diets

GlutenFit
InflammationFit
VeganFit
VegetarianFit
Paleo AIPFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietFit
EoE CompatibleFit
FODMAPsAvoid
Low FermentationAvoid
Priority ingredient notes

Serving size, prep, and portion notes for broccoli

Broccoli is one of the most anti-inflammatory vegetables you can eat, which is why its trigger profile catches people off guard: it is high in salicylates, high in free glutamates, and carries mannitol, a FODMAP polyol. Searches for "is broccoli high in salicylate" or "why does broccoli upset my stomach" almost always trace back to one of those three, not to histamine.

Watch for

High in salicylates (grade D), a real trigger if you react to aspirin or other salicylate-rich plants / High in free glutamates, the natural umami compound that can bother people who are sensitive to MSG-like foods / Contains mannitol and fructans, so the stalks and larger servings are the parts most likely to cause gas and bloating / Rated poorly for SIBO, where even moderate fermentable fibre can flare symptoms

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for broccoli?

Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.

Is broccoli generally well tolerated?

Glutamates (Avoid) and Low Fermentation (Avoid) Start with those if you react.

What should I check next?

Compare within the Vegetables group.