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Foods that cause bloating/Broccoli

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Does broccoli cause bloating?

Short answer

Portion and plant part matterA moderate serving of broccoli heads can fit a low-FODMAP meal. A large pile of stalks adds more fermentable carbohydrate and fiber.
FODMAP readPortion dependent

Broccoli heads tend to be easier than a large serving rich in stalk.

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Two ways it can happen

  1. 01

    Broccoli brings fermentable fiber, which can raise gas while gut bacteria break it down.

  2. 02

    The dense stalk and a large serving increase the total load compared with a few cooked florets.

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Portion changes the test

A side of cooked florets is a different test from a raw broccoli salad.

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Run a clean meal test

Try a small cooked serving of florets beside a simple meal. Leave onion, garlic and creamy dressing out of that test.

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Check the rest of the meal

Does lettuce cause bloating?Plain lettuce is low FODMAPDoes sweet potato cause bloating?A moderate serving can cross into mannitolDo onions cause bloating?Onions are rich in fructans

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Sources and scope

We use these references for the general digestive mechanisms on this page. Food tolerance still depends on your portion, preparation and health history.

This page provides general information, not a diagnosis. Talk to a clinician about severe or persistent bloating, vomiting, blood in your stool, fever or unexplained weight loss. Ask about celiac testing before removing gluten from your diet.