Beet
Beet is high in Salicylate, FODMAPs and Oxalates. It has low levels of Sucrose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
- FODMAPsHigh
this vegetable is high in FODMAP mainly from fructans, which the gut can't digest and which ferment in the colon. A smaller serving is often low FODMAP, so portion size matters.
- OxalatesHigh
this vegetable is high in oxalates, but boiling it and discarding the cooking water removes a large part of the oxalate. Eating it with a calcium source further lowers oxalate absorption.
- SucroseLow
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does beet affect?
beet is notable for Salicylate, FODMAPs, Oxalates and Sucrose.
Does beet contain Salicylate?
Yes — beet is high in Salicylate.
Does beet contain FODMAPs?
Yes — beet is high in FODMAPs. this vegetable is high in FODMAP mainly from fructans, which the gut can't digest and which ferment in the colon. A smaller serving is often low FODMAP, so portion size matters.
Does beet contain Oxalates?
Yes — beet is high in Oxalates. this vegetable is high in oxalates, but boiling it and discarding the cooking water removes a large part of the oxalate. Eating it with a calcium source further lowers oxalate absorption.
Does beet contain Sucrose?
beet contains only low levels of Sucrose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.