Olive Oil

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Olive oil: 20 ml is low FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for olive oil

Olive oil: 20 ml is low FODMAP.

Low
30 mlabout 1.5 tablespoons

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Olive Oil and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
30 ml portion30 mlNone detectedLow
1 tablespoon20 mlNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 30 ml

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
30 mlabout 1.5 tablespoons

Is olive oil low FODMAP?

All six listed FODMAP components are low at the 20 ml serving. The serving is described as one tablespoon.

Olive Oil and IBS: what to know

The serving guidance notes that fat can affect gut motility and may be an additional symptom trigger when consumed in excess. A low FODMAP rating does not describe that separate effect.

Gut-friendly ways to eat olive oil

Measure the amount in millilitres. For a shared recipe, divide the total oil amount by the number of portions, and check the other ingredients separately.

Recipes with olive oil

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP serving of olive oil?

Olive oil: 20 ml is low FODMAP.

Does a low FODMAP rating rule out symptoms from a fatty meal?

No. The serving guidance identifies fat as a separate possible symptom trigger when consumed in excess.

What about garlic-infused olive oil?

Use the separate garlic-infused oil entry for that preparation, and check for garlic pieces or other added ingredients.

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