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peanut butter

peanut butter

Condiments & Sauces

Is peanut butter high in lectin?

Lectin status
Moderate

See lectin status for peanut butter alongside other trigger notes.

Sensitivity notes

Why lectin food checker matters

Lectins are proteins found in many plant foods, especially legumes and grains. Some people follow low-lectin diets believing they reduce inflammation and digestive issues, though properly cooked foods have reduced lectin content.

  • Proper cooking destroys most lectins - never eat raw beans
  • Pressure cooking is highly effective at reducing lectins
  • Peeling and deseeding reduces lectin content

Triggers

Histamine
Low
Histamine Liberators
Moderate
FODMAPs
Low
Fructans
Low
GOS
Low
Fructose
Safe
Polyols
Safe
Gluten
Safe
Lactose
Safe
Dairy Proteins
Safe
Nightshades
Safe
Salicylates
Low
Oxalates
Moderate
Nickel
High
Sulfites
Safe
Nitrites
Safe
Glutamates
Low
Tyramine
Low
Caffeine
Safe
Lectin
Moderate
Low Fermentation
Low

Diets

Inflammation
✗ Avoid
Vegan
✓ Fit
Vegetarian
✓ Fit
Paleo AIP
✗ Avoid
Mediterranean
✓ Fit
DASH Diet
✗ Avoid
EoE Compatible
✗ Avoid
FODMAPs
✗ Avoid
Low Fermentation
✗ Avoid
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Lectin Guide

Everything you need to know about lectin sensitivity and smart food choices.

Lectins are proteins found in many plant foods, especially legumes and grains. Some people follow low-lectin diets believing they reduce inflammation and digestive issues, though properly cooked foods have reduced lectin content.

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 Lectin sensitivity:

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

These foods are high in lectin and may trigger symptoms:

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If you're sensitive to Lectin, consider these strategies:

  • 1Proper cooking destroys most lectins - never eat raw beans
  • 2Pressure cooking is highly effective at reducing lectins
  • 3Peeling and deseeding reduces lectin content
  • 4Fermentation can reduce lectins in some foods
  • 5Sprouting may increase or decrease lectins depending on the food

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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