Intolerance Checker
Fructose
Fructose: what it is, how it shows up, and which foods to be careful with.
What is it?
Fructose malabsorption (or hereditary fructose intolerance, much rarer) means fructose isn't fully absorbed in the small intestine. Excess fructose reaches the colon and ferments → bloating, gas, diarrhea. Often dose-dependent: small amounts tolerated, larger ones not. High-fructose sources: apples, pears, mangoes, honey, agave syrup, high-fructose corn syrup (sodas, processed foods). Tolerance improves when glucose is present (fructose is co-transported).
Source: Fedewa & Rao 2014, Curr Gastroenterol Rep
Foods to avoid· 18
Eat in moderation· 16
Low content· 56
- Acesulfame K→
- Acorn squash→
- Apricot canned→
- Aspartame→
- Aspartame Acesulfame salt→
- Balsamic vinegar→
- Banana→
- Beetroot juice powder→
- Bell pepper→
- Blueberry→
- Breadcrumbs→
- Brown sugar→
- Cane sugar→
- Cantaloupe→
- Chocolate chips→
- Coconut flour→
- Coconut sugar→
- Coconut water→
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798 more foods have been tested and pose no risk for this intolerance. Browse all foods →
Frequently asked questions
Which foods should you avoid with Fructose?
Foods high in Fructose include agave syrup, apple, Apple juice concentrate, Apple puree, cola beverage, date, fig, Fructose, and 10 more.
Which foods are moderate in Fructose?
Foods with moderate Fructose include artichoke, heart of artichoke, blackcurrant, cola without sugar, Granola, Invert sugar.
Which foods are low in Fructose?
Foods low in Fructose include Acesulfame K, acorn squash, apricot canned, Aspartame, Aspartame Acesulfame salt, balsamic vinegar. 798 more foods were tested with no significant Fructose.
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