Is red bell pepper low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

Red bell pepper is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

Fructose

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

Red bell pepper on a low FODMAP diet

Leave red bell pepper out during the elimination phase, which usually lasts two to six weeks.
Look for a low FODMAP alternative in the same food group, or check one in our FODMAP checker.
High FODMAP doesn't mean forever: during reintroduction, many people find they tolerate some high FODMAP foods in smaller amounts.

Which FODMAPs are in red bell pepper

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.

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Common questions

Is red bell pepper low FODMAP?

Red bell pepper is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains excess fructose.

Which FODMAPs are in red bell pepper?

Red bell pepper 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 red bell pepper during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

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

How do I test red bell pepper during reintroduction?

Red bell pepper 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.

Red bell pepper in our guides

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