High FODMAP

Is Bell pepper / Capsicum, orange, raw Low FODMAP?

Bell pepper / Capsicum, orange, raw is High FODMAP. This serving size is low in FODMAPs and should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS. This food also contains capsaicin, a natural ingredient which gives its spicy flavour and can trigger heartburn and abdominal pain in some individuals with IBS. Limit intake if IBS symptoms occur after ingestion of spicy foods. Please note that the 'green' traffic light rating system allows you to eat multiple serves of '€˜green'€™ foods per meal. Nutritional guidelines recommend that on average per day you should eat at least 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruits.

Serving Sizes

Serving TypeAmount
Safe ServingLow serve (½ cup)
Moderate ServingModerate serve ('…” cup)
High Serving1 serve (¼ medium or 1 cup)

This serving size is low in FODMAPs and should be tolerated by most individuals with IBS. This food also contains capsaicin, a natural ingredient which gives its spicy flavour and can trigger heartburn and abdominal pain in some individuals with IBS. Limit intake if IBS symptoms occur after ingestion of spicy foods. Please note that the 'green' traffic light rating system allows you to eat multiple serves of '€˜green'€™ foods per meal. Nutritional guidelines recommend that on average per day you should eat at least 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruits.

FODMAP Breakdown

Excess Fructose
High
Lactose
Low
Fructans
Low
GOS (Galacto-oligosaccharides)
Low
Sorbitol
Low
Mannitol
Low

Nutrition Information

Per 100g serving

Calories 129.7kcal
Carbohydrates 7g
Sugar 5.3g
Fiber 1.7g
Protein 1.2g
Fat 0.2g
Saturated Fat 0.1g

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References & Further Reading

Our FODMAP ratings are based on research from leading institutions: