Kombucha

Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks

19 Allowed
5 Limited
1 Not Allowed

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

16kcalCalories
0.1gProtein
0gFat
4gCarbs
0gFiber
4gNet Carbs

Why Diets Disagree on Kombucha

AIP classifies kombucha as Allowed because it evaluates foods by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Carnivore, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food comes from an animal. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 5 diets classify kombucha as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.

Classification by Diet

AIP
Allowed
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Alkaline
Allowed
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Anti-Inflammatory
Allowed
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Carnivore
Not Allowed
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DASH
Allowed
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Diabetic-Friendly
Allowed
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Gluten-Free
Allowed
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Halal
Limited
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High-Protein
Limited
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Keto
Limited
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Kidney-Friendly
Allowed
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Kosher
Allowed
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Low-Carb
Allowed
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Low-Fat
Allowed
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Low-FODMAP
Allowed
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Low-Sodium
Allowed
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Mediterranean
Allowed
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Paleo
Allowed
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Pescatarian
Allowed
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Raw-Food
Limited
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Sugar-Free
Allowed
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Vegan
Allowed
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Vegetarian
Allowed
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Whole-Food
Allowed
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Whole30
Limited
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