FODMAP food database

Low-FODMAP dairy

Lactose is the FODMAP in dairy, and it varies enormously: hard cheeses are nearly lactose-free while milk and soft cheeses are high. Here's the dairy rundown.

✅ Low FODMAP dairy

Safe in typical servings during elimination.

Brie Butter Camembert Cheddar cheese Feta Ghee (clarified butter)Gruyère Halloumi Lactose-free milk Lactose-free yogurt Mozzarella Parmesan cheese Pecorino Swiss / Emmental

⚠️ Moderate — mind the serving dairy

Fine in smaller portions; larger ones may trigger.

Cottage cheese Cream (dairy)Cream cheese Ricotta cheese

🚫 High FODMAP dairy

Best limited during elimination, reintroduced later.

Buttermilk Condensed milk, sweetened Custard, dairy Evaporated milk Gelato Goat's milk Ice cream, regular Milk (cow)Quark Sheep's milk Yogurt (natural cow)Yogurt, flavored Yogurt, Greek (regular)

Other food categories

Fruits Vegetables Grains Protein Legumes Nuts & Seeds Beverages Condiments Sweeteners Other

For informational purposes only, not medical advice. FODMAP content varies with ripeness, processing, and brand.