SCD Diet
Check any ingredient for specific carbohydrate
Check 900+ ingredients against the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, which allows single sugars and fresh whole foods and cuts every grain, starch, lactose and sucrose.
SCD legal
490Fresh produce, meat, fish, egg, aged cheese, nuts, oils and honey, the ingredients the list allows.
- egg
- water
- cucumber
- banana
- orange
- beef
- chicken
- salt
- broccoli
- egg white
- apple
- peanuts
- spinach
- olive oil
- peanut butter
- turkey
- tomato
- lettuce
- ground beef
- pork
- black pepper
- lemon
- salmon
- green bell pepper
- honey
- bell pepper
- zucchini
- mushroom
- carrot
- butter
- red bell pepper
- egg yolk
- strawberry
- garlic
- onion
- vinegar
- beef steak
- coconut oil
- pork chops
- cilantro
- button mushroom
- basil
- coriander leaves
- coriander
- cabbage
- cauliflower
- grape
- green peas
- lime
- cumin
- nutmeg
- canteloupe
- ginger root
- mint leaves
- apple cider vinegar
- parmesan cheese
- pear
- peach
- jalapeno pepper
- coconut
- thyme
- vanilla extract
- parmesan
- raisins
- ginger
- mint
- raspberry
- pineapple
- avocado
- grapefruit
- cherry
- parsley
- eggplant
- brussels sprouts
- steak
- mango
- watermelon
- corn oil
- asparagus
- sweet pepper
- tuna
- oregano
- butternut squash
- cheddar cheese
- paprika
- cinnamon
- canola oil
- celery
- herbal tea
- kale
- pork loin
- zest of lemon
- almonds
- scallions
- sunflower oil
- rosemary
- cumin seeds
- green apple
- kiwi
- blueberry
- celery stalk
- walnuts
- shrimp
- green bean
- flounder
- fig
- lemongrass
- yellow crookneck squash
- cranberry
- young spinach
- red wine vinegar
- whitefish
- collard greens
- okra
- pico de gallo
- lamb
- veal
- pollock
- carrot root
- bass
- artichoke heart
- leek
- mackerel
- beet
- clarified butter
- bok choy
- sage
- oyster
- coconut butter
- chard
- beef liver
- swiss chard
- prawn
- calamari
- oyster mushroom
- tilapia
- poppy seeds
- apricot
- snow peas
- turmeric powder
- dry mustard
- chive
- lamb chops
- grapeseed oil
- homemade bone broth
- red delicious apple
- beetroot
- cream of tartar
- trout
- pistachios
- sole
- turnip
- flaxseed oil
- chamomile tea
- peanut oil
- sesame oil
- clams
- bay leaf
- mussels
- plum
- prune
- peppermint
- pomegranate
- cloves
- cashew nuts
- haddock
- chicken liver
- mustard seeds
- fennel bulb
- cayenne
- parsnip
- mandarin
- snapper
- pepper jack
- pumpkin seeds
- cayenne pepper
- allspice
- sesame seeds
- spaghetti squash
- shallot
- crab
- catfish
- almond butter
- artichoke
- tahini
- clementine
- flax seeds
- blackberry
- shiitake mushroom
- parsnip root
- white pepper
- ghee
- nectarine
- sunflower seeds
- brazil nuts
- dill weed
- date
- turmeric
- halibut
- soybean oil
- lobster
- papaya
- acorn squash
- yellow squash
- scallops
- avocado oil
- hazelnut
- colby cheese
- blue cheese
- smoked paprika
- honeydew melon
- pecans
- pork belly
- aged cheese
- colby jack
- macadamia nuts
- portobello mushroom
- monterey jack
- radish
- provolone
- havarti
- honeycrisp apple
- rocket
- sardines
- ginger tea
- green chile
- fennel seeds
- tangerine
- mahi-mahi
- cashews
- peppermint tea
- pine nut
- mutton
- palm oil
- anchovy
- alfalfa
- bream
- butterfat
- hemp oil
- saffron
- tomatillo
- venison steaks
- chicken fat
- elderberry
- duck breast
- nopal
- guava
- hibiscus
- rutabaga root
- buffalo
- venison
- dragonfruit
- turnip root
- herring
- grouper
- tangelo
- boysenberry
- caraway seed
- winter melon
- lard
- endive
- persimmon
- kale sprouts
- mustard greens
- rutabaga
- curry leaf
- galangal
- rhubarb
- beef tallow
- yuzu
- hibiscus tea
- rabbit
- rabbit meat
- kaffir lime leaves
- zinfandel grape
- pomelo
- beet greens
- radish greens
- chia seed oil
- water spinach
- black seed
- pea shoots
- celery seed
- hulled sesame seeds
- manchego
- marjoram
- asian pear
- yellowtail
- star fruit
- garlic scapes
- crayfish
- egg white protein
- passion fruit
- pecan butter
- vanilla bean
- pike
- octopus
- hazelnut oil
- zaatar
- buffalo meat
- queen anne cherry
- mace
- mulberry
- safflower oil
- rapini
- carp
- black cumin seeds
- lychee
- bison
- radicchio
- squash seeds
- pumpkin seed oil
- bonito
- persian lime
- kumquat
- radicchio leaves
- blackcurrant
- red rooibos tea
- mache
- kabocha squash
- perch
- dill seed
- casaba melon
- savory
- gorgonzola
- lemon balm
- anise
- rockfish
- hungarian paprika
- broccoli sprouts
- gooseberry
- palm kernel oil
- goat meat
- fennel fronds
- red currant
- cottonseed oil
- walnut oil
- fava greens
- romanesco
- yardlong beans
- fish oil
- sodium bicarbonate
- melon seeds
- carrot tops
- horseradish root
- fenugreek seeds
- belgian endive
- dandelion greens
- lamb liver
- daikon radish
- quince
- kohlrabi
- blood orange
- cornish hen
- snow pea shoots
- star anise
- chervil
- almond oil
- sesame paste
- duck egg
- duck fat
- squid
- pitaya
- parsley root
- alfalfa sprouts
- tarragon
- hemp seed oil
- duck leg
- chayote
- celeriac
- baking soda
- turnip greens
- green cardamom
- yellow passion fruit
- hake
- chimichurri
- sumac
- lime leaves
- shark
- calcium carbonate
- calabash
- eel
- elk
- emu
- goose fat
- salak
- sheep tallow
- pawpaw
- sablefish
- lotus leaf
- cactus pear
- grouse
- yam leaves
- butternut seeds
- reindeer
- sapodilla
- monstera deliciosa
- sturgeon
- potassium chloride
- guinea fowl
- pheasant
- rowan berry
- frog legs
- jujube
- jambul
- brazil nut oil
- cuttlefish
- surinam cherry
- sea buckthorn
- bear
- soursop
- fiddlehead
- abalone
- spinach root
- acerola
- egusi seeds
- santol
- ammonium sulfate
- camel
- barracuda
- turbot
- boar
- kiwano
- cedar nuts
- moringa oil
- tatsoi
- greengage
- black seed oil
- ackee
- wild boar
- longan
- medlar
- quail
- loquat
- alligator
- honeyberry
- conch
- pistachio oil
- pompano
- limequat
- ammonium bicarbonate
- rambutan
- saskatoon berry
- tartaric acid
- sodium citrate
- sweetsop
- pineberry
- poppy seed oil
- miracle fruit
- enzyme blend
- garland chrysanthemum
- babaco
- wheat germ oil
- annatto
- antelope
- finger lime
- camelina oil
- cress seed
- mountain savory
- durian
- serviceberry
- mustard root
- atemoya
- potassium bicarbonate
- mangosteen
- olallieberry
- sugar apple
- snail
- dewberry
- sparrow
- moose
- quail egg
- feijoa
- youngberry
- marionberry
- zapote
- argan oil
- juniper berries
- damson plum
- huckleberry
- ugli fruit
- cloudberry
- ostrich
- tilefish
- guinep
- wahoo
- bayberry
- cherimoya
- mizuna
- kangaroo
Check the source
137Even a B needs a label check, or making it at home, before it counts as legal on SCD.
- black coffee
- yogurt
- coffee
- tomato sauce
- cheese
- mayonnaise
- orange juice
- garlic powder
- salsa
- red wine
- coconut water
- black tea
- hot sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- black beans
- greek yogurt
- apple juice
- espresso
- yellow mustard
- green tea
- decaf coffee
- smoothie
- olive
- honey mustard
- chili powder
- almond milk
- caesar dressing
- white wine
- kidney beans
- coconut milk
- lentils
- lima beans
- gin
- scotch
- capers
- pinto beans
- red lentils
- green lentils
- cashew milk
- prosciutto
- rose wine
- matcha
- rum
- tomato juice
- tequila
- pineapple juice
- kefir
- split lentils
- old bay seasoning
- vegetable juice
- chai tea
- goat cheese
- hard liquor
- kimchi
- grapefruit juice
- navy beans
- horseradish sauce
- yellow lentils
- bourbon
- black-eyed peas
- fish sauce
- english breakfast tea
- pomegranate juice
- cannellini beans
- pesto
- yellow split peas
- earl grey tea
- white or navy beans
- sauerkraut
- chia seeds
- bean sprouts
- coconut yogurt
- tartar sauce
- garam masala
- whiskey
- garlic aioli
- butter beans
- tzatziki
- vodka
- red beans
- vinaigrette
- white beans
- carrot juice
- lactose-free cheese
- bamboo shoots
- nutritional yeast
- jerusalem artichoke
- jicama
- pu-erh tea
- oolong tea
- piri piri sauce
- flax milk
- almond yogurt
- flageolet beans
- cranberry beans
- zaatar spice mix
- white tea
- yerba mate
- sake
- goji berry
- jackfruit
- skyr
- harissa
- ras el hanout
- soju
- baharat
- rye whiskey
- acai powder
- sheep cheese
- chevre
- caper berries
- olive tapenade
- hemp seeds
- hemp hearts
- herbes de provence
- honey crystals
- wasabi
- beet juice
- anchovy paste
- mezcal
- hearts of palm
- pink beans
- hemp milk
- borlotti beans
- burdock root
- sacha inchi seeds
- tobiko
- yam bean
- karuka nuts
- cucumber seeds
- safflower seeds
- kukui nuts
- lucuma
- cottonseed
- candlenuts
- pili nuts
- niger seeds
SCD illegal
271Grains and starches, sugar and syrups, lactose foods, soy and the legumes the list keeps out.
- rice
- bread
- oats
- dark chocolate
- spaghetti
- ketchup
- cream
- potato
- soy sauce
- wheat flour
- milk
- milk chocolate
- corn
- mozzarella
- cane sugar
- sugar
- wheat
- chickpeas
- ham
- jam
- hot chocolate
- jelly
- heavy cream
- sweet potato
- corn flour
- oat milk
- gravy
- maple syrup
- vegan mayonnaise
- ranch dressing
- beer
- sausage
- whipped cream
- sweet corn
- cocoa
- garbanzo beans
- hummus
- feta
- sour cream
- flour tortilla
- whole wheat flour
- cottage cheese
- barbecue sauce
- penne
- margarine
- lemonade
- cola
- corn tortilla
- tofu
- soy milk
- macaroni
- seitan
- sriracha
- whole grain bread
- milkshake
- ricotta cheese
- half-and-half
- gluten-free soy sauce
- whole grain cereal
- bacon
- cream cheese
- oyster sauce
- buckwheat
- worcestershire sauce
- root beer
- plantains
- angel hair pasta
- ipa
- semolina
- meat-free mince
- plant-based butter
- durum wheat
- corn syrup
- corn grits
- edamame
- fresh cheese
- chutney
- whole wheat bagel
- tempeh
- bulgur wheat
- cranberry sauce
- molasses
- caramel sauce
- condensed milk
- yam
- orzo
- relish
- artificial sweeteners
- miso paste
- fettuccine
- pickle relish
- apple butter
- processed meat
- soy yogurt
- agave nectar
- lager
- mango chutney
- cocktail sauce
- champagne
- tortellini
- halloumi
- brandy
- soy beans
- veggie patty
- barley
- queso fresco
- gluten-free bread
- pea protein
- gluten-free oats
- salami
- pilsner
- skim milk powder
- broad beans
- rice flour
- whole wheat pasta
- cider
- apricot jam
- sweet and sour sauce
- lactose-free milk
- buffalo sauce
- gluten-free cereal
- sesame dressing
- black bean sauce
- fructose
- fava beans
- buttermilk
- wheat bran
- refined grains
- rice milk
- sucrose
- vegan cheese
- gluten-free flour
- lactose-free yogurt
- blue cheese dressing
- whey protein
- ginger ale
- muesli cereal
- powdered milk
- couscous
- sourdough bread
- quinoa
- gluten-free pasta
- sparkling wine
- veggie sausage
- chili garlic sauce
- light cream
- kombucha
- hard cider
- pearl barley
- tonic water
- mascarpone
- cranberry juice
- french dressing
- matcha latte
- teriyaki sauce
- soy protein
- cream gravy
- rice noodles
- oat bran
- ale
- evaporated milk
- hfcs
- farro
- aguas frescas
- sorghum flour
- wheat germ
- evaporated corn sweetener
- hemp protein
- wild rice
- sheep milk and dairy
- soy nuts
- lemon curd
- date sugar
- pigeon peas
- sorghum
- plum sauce
- rye
- beef protein
- baking powder
- turmeric latte
- lactose
- cassava
- sherry
- horchata
- poppy seed dressing
- paneer
- gochujang
- tomato jam
- water kefir
- golden syrup
- clotted cream
- barley tea
- cracked wheat
- malt syrup
- taro root
- glucose
- lassi
- mint sauce
- vermouth
- port
- mung beans
- aperitif
- adzuki beans
- quinoa flour
- barley groats
- tapioca starch
- gluhwein
- arrowroot flour
- farina
- pepper jelly
- satay sauce
- cane juice
- cassava flour
- grape syrup
- spelt flour
- chana dal
- rice protein
- queso blanco
- goat milk and dairy
- vegetable shortening
- stevia leaf
- mulled wine
- stout
- millet
- cognac
- white miso
- ponzu sauce
- amaranth
- black gram
- buckwheat groats
- fruit nectar
- aperol
- amaranth grain
- maple sugar
- casein protein
- rye flour
- porter
- rolled barley
- freekeh
- campari
- pea milk
- urad dal
- oat yogurt
- split chickpeas
- evaporated cane juice
- korma paste
- seaweed
- barley malt
- millet flour
- jackfruit seeds
- corn starch
- lotus seeds
- winged beans
- carob pods
- armagnac
- lupin beans
- kamut flour
- kvass
- emmer
- acorn nuts
- sarsaparilla
- chestnut flour
- mead
- perry
- breadnut seeds
- trehalose
- tiger nuts
- teff flour
- invert sugar
- horse gram
- lotus root
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