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meat-free mince

meat-free mince

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Is meat-free mince high in nickel?

Nickel status
Low

Find out whether meat-free mince is high or low in nickel, see its exact rating, and check its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility all in one place.

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Sensitivity notes

Why nickel food checker matters

Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.

  • Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
  • Canned foods often have higher nickel content
  • Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods

Triggers

HistamineLow
Histamine LiberatorsLow
FODMAPsModerate
FructansLow
GOSModerate
FructoseSafe
PolyolsSafe
GlutenModerate
LactoseSafe
Dairy ProteinsLow
NightshadesLow
SalicylatesLow
OxalatesModerate
NickelLow
SulfitesSafe
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesModerate
TyramineLow
CaffeineSafe
LectinAvoid
Low FermentationHigh

Diets

GlutenAvoid
InflammationAvoid
VeganAvoid
VegetarianFit
Paleo AIPAvoid
MediterraneanAvoid
DASH DietAvoid
EoE CompatibleAvoid
FODMAPsAvoid
Low FermentationAvoid
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Nickel Guide

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

Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.

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 Nickel sensitivity:

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

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

  • 1Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
  • 2Canned foods often have higher nickel content
  • 3Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods
  • 4First-draw water from taps may be higher in nickel - let it run
  • 5Vitamin C may help reduce nickel absorption

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 meat-free mince high in Nickel?

Nickel: moderate signal - portion size matters.

Can I still eat meat-free mince if I'm sensitive to Nickel?

Try smaller portions and space it out.

What else should I check?

Check Lectin, Paleo AIP, and EoE Compatible next for a fuller picture.