No, Portabella contains high levels of FODMAPs in a typical serving size. Possible FODMAPs: mannitol
Typical serving size: 1 medium (75g)
This portion contains high amounts of FODMAPs and may cause symptoms in people with FODMAP sensitivity.
Other serving sizes for Portabella
✅ Low FODMAP serving size: (10g)
This portion contains low amounts of FODMAPs, making it suitable for most people with IBS.
⚠️ Moderate FODMAP serving size: ⅕ medium (15g)
This portion contains moderate amounts of FODMAPs and may cause symptoms in some people.
Best Low FODMAP alternatives to Portabella for your diet
You can substitute Portabella with oyster mushrooms. These alternatives work great in most recipes and are gentler on your stomach if you’re following a low FODMAP diet.
Is Portabella good for people with IBS?
Portabella can be high or low in FODMAPs depending on the serving size. For those managing IBS or SIBO during the elimination phase, it’s recommended to stick to smaller, safer portions, limit medium portions, and avoid large ones in a single meal. Allow adequate time between meals to support digestive processing and minimize potential IBS symptom triggers.
Pro tip: Ingredients under 2% of a product or used for colouring are typically too minimal to trigger FODMAP reactions.
About Portabella
Portobello mushrooms, commonly used in vegetarian dishes and as a meat substitute in burgers, are large, mature cremini mushrooms known for their rich, earthy flavour and meaty texture.