Ghee (clarified butter)

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Ghee: 19 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for ghee (clarified butter)

Ghee: 19 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Low
20 gabout 1.05 tablespoons

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Ghee (clarified butter) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
20 g portion20 gNone detectedLow
1 tablespoon19 gNone detectedLow
500 g portion500 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 20 g

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
20 gabout 1.05 tablespoons

Is ghee (clarified butter) low FODMAP?

At 19 g, all six listed components are low. At 500 g, all six listed components are low. Low ratings do not establish zero component content.

Ghee (clarified butter) and IBS: what to know

Use the matching preparation and portion amount. Low FODMAP describes FODMAP content; it does not establish an unlimited or recommended intake.

Gut-friendly ways to eat ghee (clarified butter)

A 19 g portion (1 tablespoon) is low FODMAP. Low FODMAP at tested amounts up to 500 g. These portions apply to clarified butter (ghee); high fat content can affect symptoms independently of FODMAPs.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Ghee: 19 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

How should I measure the portion?

A 19 g portion (1 tablespoon) is low FODMAP. Low FODMAP at tested amounts up to 500 g. These portions apply to clarified butter (ghee); high fat content can affect symptoms independently of FODMAPs.

Do these portions apply to every preparation?

Use the entry that matches the ingredients and preparation. Fat level, added flavours, lactose removal and other ingredients can distinguish products.

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Ratings based on published FODMAP research. Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.