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Low FODMAP fruits (+ recipes that use them)

Fruit can be a tricky food group to navigate on a FODMAP diet. Sometimes it feels like there’s no pattern to low and high FODMAP fruits, making it hard to follow the diet. I felt this like for a long time, so I wanted to create a resource for those in the same boat. This guide to low FODMAP fruits has been developed in accordance with the Monash FODMAP app at the time of writing. It will be updated as and when FODMAP thresholds change.

In addition to discussing the FODMAP thresholds of popular fruits, I wanted to provide recipes for each fruit. My hope is that this will give you the confidence to eat a variety of fruits with confidence while on the low FODMAP diet.

A gluten free banana cake topped with a lactose free cream cheese icing. The cake is set against a dark backdrop on a white plate. A hand extends down over the top of the image to sprinkle icing sugar onto the cake.

If you’re after more low FODMAP recipes, see:

Low FODMAP fruits

Things to consider

Firstly, I think it’s worth pointing out that Monash is an Australian entity. I couldn’t find anything concrete, but I am assuming their cup measurements use Australian cups. The recipes on their site do, so I have to assume the app is no different.

This matters because it means the cups will be an inaccurate measure for people who don’t use Australian cups. You are always best using the gram weight as opposed to cup measurements.

Secondly, as always, you need only avoid fructose or a certain fruit if it gives you issues (after the elimination phase, that is). The whole point of the diet is to reintroduce as many foods as possible, so don’t let this list deter you from eating something that works for you.

Thirdly, Monash is always testing and re-testing ingredients, and these measurements are subject to change. They are accurate at the time of writing, and will be periodically updated to reflect any new changes.

An aerial close up of a gluten free blueberry cobbler topped with melting ice cream and swirls of juicy blueberries

Bananas

Yes, bananas have a low FODMAP threshold. A firm common banana is low FODMAP in 100g serves per person, which is roughly 1 medium banana. A ripe common banana is low FODMAP in 35g serves, which is roughly 1/3 of a medium banana.

Sugar bananas (sometimes called Lady Fingers) are low FODMAP in 112g serves, whether they are ripe or firm. The Monash app says only trace amounts of FODMAPs were found in a firm sugar banana, which is great news for banana lovers.

Blueberries

Blueberries are considered low FODMAP in 125g serves per person. However, Monash states that they remain low FODMAP in servings up to 500g per person, which is excellent news. This quantity allows for very blueberry heavy dessert recipes, including my gluten free blueberry cobbler.

Canteloupe/Rockmelon

Admittedly, canteloupe isn’t a fruit I regularly work with. However, it is low FODMAP in 120g serves per person, or 3/4 cup. I will develop some low FODMAP canteloupe recipes at some stage, but for now, know that you can enjoy this melon on a low FODMAP diet.

Clementines

Clementines don’t seem to be particularly common in Australia (although I might not be looking hard enough). As such, I don’t currently have any clementine recipes on my site. However, they are another one of our low FODMAP fruits. In fact, Monash has not detected FODMAPs in clementines, which means you can eat them with gusto.

Coconut

Coconut takes a number of forms, so it’s worth discussing each of them here. Fresh coconut is low FODMAP in 64g serves, which is 2/3 cup per person.

Coconut cream is low FODMAP in 60g serves, or 1/4 cup per person. Make sure you check the label to ensure that the brand you’re using doesn’t contain inulin.

Dried and shredded coconut is low FODMAP in 30g or 1/2 cup serves per person.

Cumquat

Anyone who says that they don’t cumquats hasn’t tried cumquat marmalade with cheddar on toast. HEAVEN. Cumquats are low FODMAP in 76g (4 fruits) sizes when peeled, and 88g (4 fruits) sizes when unpeeled.

Dragon fruit

Although writing this list has made realise I need to broaden my own low FODMAP fruit horizons, I’m pleased to say that Dragon fruit has no FODMAPs detected.

Durian

Yet another fruit that has no FODMAPs detected, according to Monash.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is low FODMAP in 80g serves per person, which is just under 1/2 a grapefruit. I love eating grapefruit as a snack, but you can also experiment with using it in my dairy free lemon curd recipe, found under the entry for lemons.

Ripe guava

Guava is another fruit I don’t work with often, but it is one of the great low FODMAP fruits. Interestingly, ripe guavas are FODMAP free at the time of writing, while unripe guavas are only low FODMAP in 10g serves.

Honeydew melon

Honeydew melon is low FODMAP in 90g serves, or 1/2 cup per person.

Jackfruit

Like coconut, there are a couple of different varieties of jackfruit worth discussing. Firstly, there is canned yellow jackfruit that has been drained. This variety is low FODMAP in 45g serves or 1/3 cup per person. Secondly, there is canned young jackfruit that has been drained. This variety has only trace amounts of FODMAPs present. Stay tuned for a low FODMAP pulled jackfruit recipe.

Kiwi fruit

There are a number of different varieties of Kiwi fruit, but all are listed as low FODMAP in 150g serves per person. This equates to 2 kiwi fruit per serve. Personally, I’m a fan of eating kiwi as a snack as opposed to cooking with them, but I’ll dry and develop some kiwi recipes in the future.

Lemons

Lemon juice is of course a low FODMAP fruit juice. Interestingly though, it does have an upper limit! 3/4 cup of lemon juice or 187g is considered a moderate serve of fructans. I am yet to meet a single person who could consume that in a single sitting, though.

Limes

Until writing this list, I had no idea that limes have a higher FODMAP threshold than lemons. Lime juice is low FODMAP in 250g serves, or 1 cup per person. I owe you a drink if you can consume that much lime juice in one go (perhaps a margarita?)

Mandarins

I must admit that I don’t give mandarins the time they deserve. My preferences aside, however; mandarins are low FODMAP in 90g serves, which is roughly 1 medium fruit.

Mangosteen

If you haven’t had a mangosteen before, you are really missing out. I don’t see them often in Australia, but I got into them while on holiday in Bali. National Geographic describes them as a mix of lychee, peach, strawberry and pineapple in flavour. Personally, I’d say they’re the closest a fruit comes to tasting like a lolly (candy, depending on where you’re from).

Mangosteens are considered by Monash to be low FODMAP in 50g serves (which is two medium fruit).

Mixed peel

Personally, there’s only one time of year that I care about the FODMAP content of mixed peel, and that time is Easter. Mixed peel is low FODMAP in 50g serves per person, which is approximately 1/3 cup.

Oranges

The Monash app only has an entry of Naval oranges at the time of writing. I thought that was interesting given the varieties available, but here we are. Naval oranges are considered low FODMAP in 130g or 1 medium orange servings.

Papaya

A Thai papaya salad has been on my list of things to make ever since my trip to Thailand last year. Luckily for me, green papaya is low FODMAP in 140g or 1 cup serves per person. Monash says that it remains low FODMAP in servings up to 500g per person.

Yellow papaya is also low FODMAP in 140g serves, but FODMAPs were not detected in yellow papaya. This means that it doesn’t have an upper threshold.

Passionfruit

Passionfruit are low FODMAP in 46g serves per person. This equates to 2 passionfruit per serve.

Prickly Pear

Most of what I know about prickly pear is in regard to it’s curative qualities for hangovers. Apparently it’s considered an invasive species in Australia, so I’ll use that as an excuse for my not knowing much about it.

Either way, prickly pear didn’t have any detected FODMAPs by Monash. Great news if you’re trying to prevent some sort of mysterious yet self inflicted Sunday morning illness.

Persimmon

Persimmon is low FODMAP in 60g serves, or just under 7/8th of a whole persimmon, according to Monash.

Pineapple

Before we get into it: yes, I’m into pineapple on pizza. What’s good is good. Plus, if you’re a vegetarian, adding pineapple to a vegetarian pizza gives it a distinctly Hawaiian pizza twang. Great if you’re avoiding meat for ethical purposes.

Anyway! Onto the FODMAP content. Fresh pineapple is low FODMAP in 140g serves, or 1 cup chopped. Canned pineapple in juice is low FODMAP in 90g serves, which is around 1/3 cup. Canned pineapple in syrup is low FODMAP in 60g serves, which is just over 1/4 cup.

Plantain

Plantains are low FODMAP in 145g serves per person. This equates to around 1 medium plaintain after peeling.

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is low FODMAP in 45g serves, which is roughly 1/4 cup per person. This makes it great for garnishing salads for a pop of colour and a hint of freshness.

Raspberries

Raspberries are low FODMAP in 58g serves per person, which is around 1/3 cup per serve.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is low FODMAP in 150g serves per person. This equates to approximately 1 cup of chopped rhubarb.

Starfruit

Starfruit (also called Carambola) is low FODMAP in 94g servings per person, which is approximately 1 starfruit.

Strawberries

Strawberries are low FODMAP in 65g serves per person, or 6 medium strawberries. I love using strawberries in my gluten free danishes from Intolerance Friendly Kitchen.

An aerial image of gluten free fruit pastries on a lined baking sheet. The pastries are filled with custard and strawberries and the outer pastry is golden brown

Are dates low FODMAP?

Monash has recently updated their app to include medjool dates. 1 medjool date (20g) is low FODMAP. Excellent news for a little sweet treat (stuffed with peanut butter, a little dark chocolate and some flaky salt? Heaven!

As for regular dates? 30g per serve (which is around 5 dates) is a low FODMAP serve.

Are grapes low FODMAP?

Green or white seedless grapes are low FODMAP in a 32g serve per person, which is approximately 6 grapes. Red seedless grapes are low FODMAP in a 28g serve, which is around 6 grapes.

Monash doesn’t specify if seeded grapes have a higher FODMAP content than seedless.

Is mango low FODMAP?

Mango is low FODMAP in 40g serves, or 1/5 cup cubed. Larger serves, 45g, contain moderate amounts of fructose. Monash doesn’t specify whether this applies to all varieties of mangoes.

Is watermelon low FODMAP?

Watermelon is low FODMAP in 15g serves, or 1 1/2 tablespoons. In other words: not very FODMAP friendly. It contains moderate amounts of fructose in 2 tablespoon (20g) serves and above.

Low FODMAP fruit recipes

Bananas

Vegan, gluten free banana bread
A gluten free and vegan banana bread with a low FODMAP option per serve
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a loaf of gluten free banana bread atop a white marble table. The loaf is golden brown and topped with banana coins. A glass of water sits to the top right of the image, casting a light across the marble table.
Gluten free banana cake
This banana cake is gluten free and has a low FODMAP option per slice of cake. It is also vegan with the lemon drizzle icing option.
Check out this recipe
Banana protein pancakes
Gluten free and flourless banana protein pancakes that have a low FODMAP option and a SIBO bi-phasic option, too.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a bright blue ceramic plate topped with gluten free protein pancakes smothered in peanut butter and topped with banana coins, choc chips and maple syrup. The plate sits on a white marble table that is in filtered sunlight.
A side on view of a sliced loaf of banana bread standing upright against a dark blue backdrop. A hand extends out from the top right of the image to drizzle vegan chocolate sauce down the loaf.

Blueberries

Vegan gluten free blueberry muffins
Vegan, gluten free and nut free blueberry muffins that are incredibly easy to make and super customisable.
Check out this recipe
A close up of some vegan, gluten free blueberry muffins in a rustic muffin tray
Gluten free classic blueberry muffins
Buttery, rich and delicious gluten free blueberry muffins made by creaming butter and sugar together.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a muffin tray filled with gluten free blueberry muffins and extra blueberries. The tray sits atop a white marble table and is surrounded by water glasses and more blueberries
Gluten free blueberry cobbler
A delicious gluten free and xanthan gum free cobbler that is made with a simple mix of rice and tapioca flours.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a gluten free blueberry cobbler on a dark blue backdrop. The cobbler is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, and one has been covered in deep purple blueberry juices
An aerial image of a gluten free blueberry cobbler on a dark blue backdrop. The cobbler is topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, and one has been covered in deep purple blueberry juices

Coconut

low FODMAP Thai green curry
A vegan and low FODMAP curry that uses coconut milk or cream for a deliciously rich finish
Check out this recipe
A closeup aerial image of a speckled ceramic bowl filled with white rice and topped with a FODMAP friendly, vegan Thai green curry. The curry is adorned with lots of fresh herbs and a lime wedge, and finished with three extra slices of green chilli.
Grain free coconut cake
A recipe from my early days in food blogging, this coconut cake is grain free and very simple to whip up.
Check out this recipe
A close up, side on image of a grain free vanilla coconut cake topped with chocolate buttercream and sea salt flakes. The cake sits on a white marble table against a white backdrop.
A close up aerial photo of FODMAP friendly vegan Thai curry in a wok. The curry is dotted with green beans, carrot slices and chunks of tofu, and casually adorned with lots of fresh herbs

Lemons

Gluten free lemon drizzle cake
A delicious and easy lemon drizzle cake that is xanthan gum free and uses only rice flour
Check out this recipe
A side on image of a gluten free lemon drizzle cake being sprinkled with icing sugar. The cake sits atop a white marble table against a black backdrop and is topped with drizzled icing and dried lemon slices. Icing sugar sprinkles down from the top of the image
Dairy free lemon curd
A delicious and super lemony dairy free lemon curd that uses coconut oil instead of butter. You can't taste the coconut oil, I promise!
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a dairy free lemon curd tart topped with passionfruit on a white marble table. The tart has been sliced and the pieces sit slightly away from the tart. A white linen cloth sits to the right of the tart.
A side on view of a sunlit loaf of gluten free poppy seed loaf topped with lemon icing and candied lemon peel

Limes

Vegan Vietnamese inspired coleslaw with salt and pepper tofu
A fresh and delicious Vietnamese coleslaw inspired dish with a zesty lime vegan nuoc mam
Check out this recipe
A close up shot of a Vegan Vietnamese coleslaw, topped with lots of toasted peanuts, spring onion greens and a wedge of lime,
Gluten free zucchini cake with dairy free lime curd and lactose free cream cheese icing
Nigella's courgette cake revamped for the digestively challenged amongst us
Check out this recipe
A gluten free version of Nigella's courgette cake on a wooden cake stand on a marble table, against a white backdrop. The cake has two layers, separated in the middle by dairy free lemon curd, and topped with cream cheese icing and a crown of chopped pistachios
Dairy free lime curd tart with a gluten free Graham cracker style crust
A delicious mix of tart lime and warm, toasty gluten free pastry come together for the ultimate treat
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a gluten free lime curd tart atop a white marble table. The tart is topped with thin slices of lime and surrounded by extra squeezed and whole limes
An aerial view of a gluten free lime curd top on a medium blue steel backdrop. The tart is topped with fresh slices of lime and surrounded by extra squeezed and fresh limes

Mixed peel

Gluten free sourdough hot cross buns
A delicious festive treat that stays moist for days thanks to the magic of sourdough
Check out this recipe
Gluten free sourdough hot cross buns with an optional fruitless fruit mince filling. A delicious, FODMAP friendly easter project. Recipe from www.georgeats.com | @georgeats
Vegan, gluten free hot cross buns
Vegan and gluten free hot cross buns that are xanthan gum free.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of 9 gluten free vegan hot cross buns. The buns are strewn across a light piece of baking paper on a white marble table
A side on view of a gluten free hot cross bun. The bun sits atop a white marble table against a black backdrop. A raisin peeks out from the soft, fluffy spice dough.

Oranges

Radicchio orange salad with goat’s cheese
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a radicchio orange salad with fennel, goats cheese, chilli maple walnuts and FODMAP friendly faux pickled onion. The salad sits atop a white ceramic serving platter atop a stone backdrop bathed in sunlight. The shadows of a grassy thin leafed plant create a pattern on the stone to the top of the image
Gluten free orange upside down cake
A beautiful and fun way to use oranges for a low FODMAP dessert
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a gluten free upside down blood orange cake. The cake sits atop a white speckle ceramic plate on a white marble backdrop. The backdrop is strewn with extra blood oranges, blood orange peel and glasses of water.
An aerial image of a radicchio, orange, fennel, goats cheese and chilli maple walnut salad on a white ceramic serving platter. The salad sits atop a beige stone backdrop which is bathed in natural light. Thin grassy leaves project their shadow in a pattern across the top of the image and down the left hand side

Passionfruit

I like to put passionfruit on my curd tarts and cakes, but I also have a recipe for gluten free yoyo biscuits with a lime and passionfruit filling in Intolerance Friendly Kitchen.

A close up image of a gluten free yoyo biscuit with a lime and passionfruit filling. The yoyo sits on a white marble table against a white backdrop

Pomegranate

Spice roasted pumpkin with preserved lemon herb sauce, pomegranates and haloumi
A bright and full flavoured low FODMAP vegetarian side dish that gets a pop of colour from pomegranates
Check out this recipe
Spiced pumpkin and halloumi salad recipe development for Country Road from www.georgeats.com
An aerial photo of a spiced pumpkin, halloumi, pomegranate and herb sauce salad on a wooden board against a wooden backdrop. A glass of water sits to the top left of the image.

Raspberries

Gluten free raspberry white chocolate muffins
Easy and delicious gluten free muffins studded with white chocolate and delicious raspberries
Check out this recipe
An aerial close up image of gluten free raspberry muffins topped with fresh raspberries and white chocolate chips.
Pavlova with lactose free raspberry curd and berries
A festive Australian (or Kiwi, I guess) treat that uses a lactose free raspberry curd for a beautiful low FODMAP finish
Check out this recipe
Pavlova covered in lactose free raspberry curd and lots of red berries against a black backdrop
An aerial macro shot of a gluten free brownie that is half plain and half topped with raspberries

Rhubarb

Gluten free strawberry and rhubarb crumble
An easy gluten free and nut free crumble that is very easily made vegan, too
Check out this recipe
An aerial shot of a bowl of gluten free fruit crumble, made with berries. A scoop of melting vanilla ice cream sits alongside the crumble in a white ceramic bowl atop a white marble table. Two other plates of crumble surround the central bowl
An overhead shot of a gluten free rhubarb and strawberry crumble topped with melting homemade vanilla ice cream.

Strawberries

Gluten free strawberry cobbler
A delicious and buttery gluten free strawberry cobbler. I developed this recipe before the FODMAP threshold was lowered for strawberries. I recommend using 1/2 rhubarb or blueberries if you react to fructose.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a gluten free strawberry cobbler in a white rectangular baking dish atop a pale pink linen backdrop.

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