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coconut water

coconut water

Beverages

Trigger checker for coconut water

FODMAP rating
Medium FODMAP

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

Sensitivities

What coconut water contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsModerate
FructansSafe
GOSSafe
FructoseModerate
PolyolsLow
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineSafe
Histamine LiberatorsSafe
TyramineSafe

Plant compounds

SalicylatesSafe
OxalatesSafe
LectinSafe
NightshadesSafe

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholSafe
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsSafe

Additives

SulfitesLow
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesSafe

Allergens

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

Diet fit

Where coconut water fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineFit
Low SalicylateFit
Low FermentationModerate
EoE CompatibleFit
AIPFit
InflammationFit
Reflux DietFit
Specific CarbohydrateCheck
Low FibreFit
Gastroparesis DietFit

Lifestyle diets

VeganFit
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanFit
DASH DietCheck
PaleoFit
Whole30Fit
KetoCheck
Low-carbFit

Religious diets

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

What to know about coconut water

Coconut water is clean on histamine, salicylate and oxalate, which makes it a gentle electrolyte drink, but it is not a free pour for a FODMAP-sensitive gut. It carries some excess fructose and sorbitol, so it is only low FODMAP around 100 ml; a full bottle can bring on bloating or loose stools. Packaged versions may also carry sulfites or added sugar, so it is worth checking the label.

Watch for

  • Low FODMAP only in small amounts (about 100 ml); a full glass or bottle brings excess fructose and sorbitol that can loosen stools or bloat
  • Marketed as a natural electrolyte drink, which is fair for potassium, but the FODMAP load rises quickly with volume
  • Some bottled coconut waters use sulfites or added sugar as preservatives or flavour, a caveat if you react to either

FAQ

What does the FODMAP rating mean for coconut water?

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

Is coconut water generally well tolerated?

FODMAPs (Moderate) and Fructose (Moderate) Start with those if you react.

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