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See coconut rated across every trigger — FODMAP, histamine, salicylate, oxalate, tyramine and more — plus diet compatibility, all in one quick ingredient profile.
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What to know about coconut
Fresh coconut flesh is clean on most sensitivity triggers, but it is only low FODMAP in small portions and turns moderate by volume, so a big handful can bloat a sensitive gut even when a bite is fine. It also rates borderline for histamine and tyramine, which is why a large amount can contribute to a flush. Dried and desiccated coconut pack the same FODMAP load into a smaller serving, so the amount matters more than it looks.
Watch for
- Moderate FODMAP by volume: fresh flesh is low FODMAP around 2/3 cup, but the FODMAP load adds up past a cup, a common bloating trigger
- Dried and desiccated coconut concentrate the FODMAPs, so a low FODMAP portion is smaller (roughly 30 g) than the fluffy volume suggests
- Borderline for histamine and tyramine, so very large amounts can add to flushing or headaches in the histamine-sensitive
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FAQ
What does the FODMAP rating mean for coconut?
Medium FODMAP: portion size matters more than the ingredient itself.
Is coconut generally well tolerated?
Histamine (Moderate) and Histamine Liberators (Moderate) Start with those if you react.
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