Is white cabbage sauerkraut low FODMAP?

High FODMAP, usually limited

White cabbage sauerkraut is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase.

High FODMAP

Mannitol

Last reviewed October 24, 2026

White cabbage sauerkraut on a low FODMAP diet

Leave white cabbage sauerkraut 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 white cabbage sauerkraut

Mannitol: Mannitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) found in some vegetables such as mushrooms and cauliflower. It is poorly absorbed and can draw water into the bowel. Read more about polyols and foods that cause bloating.

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Common questions

Is white cabbage sauerkraut low FODMAP?

White cabbage sauerkraut is high FODMAP and is usually limited during the elimination phase. It contains mannitol.

Which FODMAPs are in white cabbage sauerkraut?

White cabbage sauerkraut contains mannitol. Mannitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) found in some vegetables such as mushrooms and cauliflower. It is poorly absorbed and can draw water into the bowel.

Can I have white cabbage sauerkraut during the low FODMAP elimination phase?

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

How do I test white cabbage sauerkraut during reintroduction?

White cabbage sauerkraut belongs with the mannitol group, which is often tested with mushrooms. Test one group at a time, starting small and increasing over a few days, and note how you feel.

White cabbage sauerkraut in our guides

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