Sweet potato
Sweet potato is high in Oxalates. It also contains moderate levels of Salicylate. It has low levels of FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- 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.
- SalicylateModerate
- FODMAPsLow
- OligosaccharidesLow
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- LactoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does sweet potato affect?
sweet potato is notable for Oxalates, Salicylate, FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides.
Does sweet potato contain Oxalates?
Yes — sweet potato 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 sweet potato contain Salicylate?
sweet potato contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does sweet potato contain FODMAPs?
sweet potato contains only low levels of FODMAPs.
Does sweet potato contain Oligosaccharides?
sweet potato contains only low levels of Oligosaccharides. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.