Asparagus

TLDRLast updated 21 September 2026

Raw green asparagus: 42 g is low FODMAP; 57 g is moderate FODMAP; 75 g is high FODMAP.

Last updated 21 September 2026

Serving sizes for asparagus

Raw green asparagus: 42 g is low FODMAP; 57 g is moderate FODMAP; 75 g is high FODMAP.

Low
1 spearabout 15 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Asparagus and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 spear15 gFructans 0.02 gLow
5 spears75 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid
42 g portion42 gFructans 0.06 gLow
57 g portion57 gFructose 0.11 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 spear

0.02gFructose
0gLactose
0.02gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 spearabout 15 g

Is asparagus low FODMAP?

At 42 g, all listed FODMAP components are low. At 57 g, excess fructose is moderate. At 75 g, excess fructose is high.

Asparagus and IBS: what to know

Serving ratings depend on the amount and the preparation. The portions here describe Raw green asparagus.

Gut-friendly ways to eat asparagus

Measure the portion in grams. For a shared recipe, divide the total ingredient amount by the number of portions. Use the matching entry for a different preparation or product.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes for Asparagus?

Raw green asparagus: 42 g is low FODMAP; 57 g is moderate FODMAP; 75 g is high FODMAP.

Do these portions apply to other preparations?

These values describe Raw green asparagus. Use the corresponding food entry for a different variety, preparation or product.

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