Broccoli
Other names broccoli cuts
Broccoli: moderate in FODMAPs and oligosaccharides; low in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsModerate
Broccoli can be split. The stalk carries clearly more fructan than the florets, so a head trimmed down to the green tops measures lower than the same weight of whole broccoli. Most recipes discard the stalk anyway - here it is worth doing on purpose.
Sources· 1
- Muir J et al., J Agric Food Chem 55 (2007) 6619-6627 and 57 (2009) 554-565, fructans and short-chain carbohydrates measured in Australian vegetables and fruit
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsModerate
Broccoli's FODMAP level comes from fructans and from nothing else, so the two axes must agree. The fructan sits mainly in the stalk: trimmed to the florets, the same weight measures lower.
- SalicylateLow
Broccoli: low in salicylate, and cooking does not change it. The florets and stalk are equivalent here, so there is no trimming decision to make.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does broccoli affect?
Broccoli is notable for FODMAPs, oligosaccharides and salicylate. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, lactose, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does broccoli contain FODMAPs?
Broccoli contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. Broccoli can be split. The stalk carries clearly more fructan than the florets, so a head trimmed down to the green tops measures lower than the same weight of whole broccoli. Most recipes discard the stalk anyway - here it is worth doing on purpose.
Does broccoli contain oligosaccharides?
Broccoli contains moderate levels of oligosaccharides. Broccoli's FODMAP level comes from fructans and from nothing else, so the two axes must agree. The fructan sits mainly in the stalk: trimmed to the florets, the same weight measures lower.
Does broccoli contain salicylate?
Broccoli contains only low levels of salicylate. Broccoli: low in salicylate, and cooking does not change it. The florets and stalk are equivalent here, so there is no trimming decision to make. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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