Fodmate: Low FODMAP Foods

FodMate: Low FODMAP Foods app

Best suited to people who have completed all 3 stages of the low FODMAP diet and have an awareness of their sensitivities and tolerance levels.
It would suit people who want a traffic light visual food list that they can use when grocery shopping.

FodMate: Low FODMAP Foods app	By Vincent Reilly
	Features Traffic light rating system. Food database. Serving size guidance. Quick search by name or category. Record foods that trigger IBS symptoms. View units in ounces or grams.
Country of origin	New Zealand
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? No Require a login? No Have password protection? No Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? No Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

FodMate is designed to support people who are following the low FODMAP diet with clear and visual ‘traffic light’ ratings of common foods and drinks.

The color-coded system (green, orange, and red) makes it immediately clear which foods are safe, which foods should be eaten in moderation, and which foods should be avoided based on the FODMAP content.

The app includes serving sizes to help individuals understand the amount of certain foods they can safely consume.

The app is educational and should not replace any personalised advice from your health professional.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see Reviews.

PROS	CONS
✔ No ads or cost attached. ✔ 500+ foods and beverages included. ✔ Visual with high quality images. ✔ Categories of food to help find foods. ✔ Colour coding to see the level of FODMAP: green (low), orange (moderate) and red (high). ✔ Ability to save trigger foods.	✘ Can record trigger foods but unable to record symptoms. ✘ Unable to guide you through the three stages of a low FODMAP diet. ✘ Does not include the specific FODMAP type present in the food or it’s level (i.e. Fructose or Polyols). ✘ Is not affiliated with or endorsed by any reputable health or educational organisations. ✘ Not suitable for anyone with colour-blindness.

PROS

CONS

✔ No ads or cost attached.

✔ 500+ foods and beverages included.

✔ Visual with high quality images.

✔ Categories of food to help find foods.

✔ Colour coding to see the level of FODMAP: green (low), orange (moderate) and red (high).

✔ Ability to save trigger foods.

✘ Can record trigger foods but unable to record symptoms.

✘ Unable to guide you through the three stages of a low FODMAP diet.

✘ Does not include the specific FODMAP type present in the food or it’s level (i.e. Fructose or Polyols).

✘ Is not affiliated with or endorsed by any reputable health or educational organisations.

✘ Not suitable for anyone with colour-blindness.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Lily Henderson, NZ Registered Dietitian
Date of review: July 2025
Platform: Apple
Version: 1.5.2
Comments: This App is nicely presented and is a visual way to search whether a food (and it’s serving size) is high, medium or low FODMAP.
The app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any reputable health or educational organisations and is less comprehensive than similar apps (i.e. Monash FODMAP) which provide guidance, educational content and tools to support each stage of the FODMAP diet.
The app is best suited people who have completed all 3 stages of the low FODMAP diet and understands their level of tolerance and sensitivities. It would suit someone who doesn’t want to pay for an app and wants a quick guide to assist during grocery shopping or while eating out.
It would be ideal if the app included the FODMAP sub-type so that people with specific sensitivities have a greater level of detail to help them decide whether the food or drink is suitable for them.

Safety concerns: FodMate app should be used as a guide and is not a replacement for health professional advice.
New Zealand relevance: Yes
Concerns: There are foods consumed in NZ by specific cultural groups that were not listed i.e. mussels, different varieties of kumara, chapati etc.

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