Is agave syrup low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

Agave syrup is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

Fructose

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Agave syrup on a low FODMAP diet

Leave agave syrup out during the elimination phase, which usually lasts two to six weeks.
Use one of the lower-FODMAP swaps below instead.
High FODMAP doesn't mean forever: during reintroduction, many people find they tolerate some high FODMAP foods in smaller amounts.

Which FODMAPs are in agave syrup

Fructose: Excess fructose means the food has more fructose than glucose. That extra fructose is absorbed less efficiently and can draw water into the bowel. Read more about fructose malabsorption.

Lower-FODMAP swaps

Other sweeteners

Common questions

Is agave syrup low FODMAP?

Agave syrup is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains excess fructose.

Which FODMAPs are in agave syrup?

Agave syrup contains excess fructose. Excess fructose means the food has more fructose than glucose. That extra fructose is absorbed less efficiently and can draw water into the bowel.

Can I have agave syrup during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

It's usually best left out during elimination and tested later, during reintroduction.

What can I use instead of agave syrup?

Lower-FODMAP options include maple syrup, rice malt syrup and white sugar.

How do I test agave syrup during reintroduction?

Agave syrup belongs with the excess fructose group, which is often tested with honey or mango. Test one group at a time, starting small and increasing over a few days, and note how you feel.

Agave syrup in our guides

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