Whey
Whey is high in Lactose. It also contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. It has low levels of Histamine and Oligosaccharides. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- LactoseHigh
whey is the liquid the lactose leaves in when milk curdles — dried whey is roughly 70 g per 100 g, the single most concentrated lactose source in the food supply. This is also why the cheeses that drain the most whey end up the lowest in lactose.
- FODMAPsModerate
the FODMAP here is lactose, the milk sugar many adults digest poorly. Lactose-free dairy, or hard aged cheeses that are naturally very low in lactose, keep this low FODMAP.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
- OligosaccharidesLow
- GlutenNone
- FructoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- SalicylateNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Whey affect?
Whey is notable for Lactose, FODMAPs, Histamine and Oligosaccharides.
Does Whey contain Lactose?
Yes — Whey is high in Lactose. whey is the liquid the lactose leaves in when milk curdles — dried whey is roughly 70 g per 100 g, the single most concentrated lactose source in the food supply. This is also why the cheeses that drain the most whey end up the lowest in lactose.
Does Whey contain FODMAPs?
Whey contains moderate levels of FODMAPs. the FODMAP here is lactose, the milk sugar many adults digest poorly. Lactose-free dairy, or hard aged cheeses that are naturally very low in lactose, keep this low FODMAP.
Does Whey contain Histamine?
Whey contains only low levels of Histamine.
Does Whey contain Oligosaccharides?
Whey contains only low levels of Oligosaccharides. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.