Garlic
Garlic is high in FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides. It has low levels of Histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
onion and garlic are the richest sources of fructans and stay high FODMAP even in tiny amounts, and cooking does not remove the water-soluble fructans. Garlic- or onion-infused oil keeps the flavour while staying low FODMAP, as fructans don't dissolve into oil.
- OligosaccharidesHigh
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- SucroseNone
- LactoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does garlic affect?
garlic is notable for FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides and Histamine.
Does garlic contain FODMAPs?
Yes — garlic is high in FODMAPs. onion and garlic are the richest sources of fructans and stay high FODMAP even in tiny amounts, and cooking does not remove the water-soluble fructans. Garlic- or onion-infused oil keeps the flavour while staying low FODMAP, as fructans don't dissolve into oil.
Does garlic contain Oligosaccharides?
Yes — garlic is high in Oligosaccharides.
Does garlic contain Histamine?
garlic contains only low levels of Histamine. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.