Marshmallow

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 4 to 5 regular size

Is marshmallow low FODMAP?

Marshmallow is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 4 to 5 regular size).

Plain marshmallows of sugar, gelatin, and egg white are low FODMAP at about 4 to 5; larger amounts climb, and versions made with high-fructose corn syrup or sorbitol are best avoided.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Marshmallow contains excess fructose that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

Climbs past ~5, sooner with HFCS or sorbitol. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP sweeteners to try instead

White sugarLow FODMAP Cane sugarLow FODMAP Coconut sugarLow FODMAP Maple syrupLow FODMAP Rice malt syrupLow FODMAP Stevia (leaf)Low FODMAP

A single food is only half the story. Eating marshmallow in a bigger meal? See how it stacks with the rest of your plate.

FODMAP thresholds follow the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet research. Tolerance is individual. Unsibo is a wellness companion; it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.