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Horseradish

Low FODMAP

Serving sizes

Horseradish changes rating with portion size. These are the amounts tested in the literature behind our ratings.

  • About 20g Low
  • Larger portions Moderate
  • Much larger portions High
Fructans

Horseradish is Low FODMAP at 21g, moderate at 69g and high at 88g, from its Fructans.

  • Horseradish is low at 21g, moderate at 69g and high at 88g.
  • The root carries Fructans that add up as the serving grows, but its fiery bite means most people use only a little. Creamy horseradish sauces can bring in added ingredients that shift the picture.

Use a light touch, since a little goes a long way.

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Informational only, not medical advice. Individual tolerance varies. Talk to a healthcare professional or a dietitian for personal guidance.

References

  1. Fructan and free fructose content of common Australian vegetables and fruit. Muir et al. (2007), J. Agricultural and Food Chemistry 55(16):6619-6627.
  2. Measurement of short-chain carbohydrates in common Australian vegetables and fruits by HPLC. Muir et al. (2009), J. Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57(2):554-565.
  3. Quantification of fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides and other short-chain carbohydrates in processed grains and cereals. Biesiekierski et al. (2011), J. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 24(2):154-176.
  4. Dietary sorbitol and mannitol: food content and distinct absorption patterns. Yao et al. (2014), J. Human Nutrition and Dietetics 27(Suppl 2):263-275.
  5. FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. Varney et al. (2017), J. Gastroenterology and Hepatology 32(Suppl 1):53-61. Supplies the low, moderate and high cutoffs used on this page.

Last reviewed September 22, 2026.