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Foods that cause bloating/Lettuce

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Does lettuce cause bloating?

Short answer

Plain lettuce is low FODMAPLettuce is low FODMAP. A very large raw salad, fast eating or a dressing rich in onion and garlic gives you better suspects.
FODMAP readLow

Common lettuce varieties are low FODMAP.

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Two ways it can happen

  1. 01

    A large raw volume stretches the stomach and takes more chewing, which can increase swallowed air.

  2. 02

    Dressings, croutons and toppings often add fructans, lactose or a large fat load.

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Portion changes the test

A side salad and a mixing bowl of raw vegetables are not the same test.

03

Run a clean meal test

Build a small salad with lettuce, cucumber, plain protein and oil. Compare it with your usual loaded salad.

Use the free 7-day food diary

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Check the rest of the meal

Does broccoli cause bloating?Portion and plant part matterDo onions cause bloating?Onions are rich in fructansDoes garlic cause bloating?Garlic packs a concentrated fructan dose

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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.