Broccoli

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Raw broccoli heads: 75 g is low FODMAP; 208 g is moderate FODMAP; 279 g is high FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for broccoli

Raw broccoli heads: 75 g is low FODMAP; 208 g is moderate FODMAP; 279 g is high FODMAP.

Low
0.75 cupsabout 75 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Broccoli and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
3/4 cup heads only75 gSorbitol 0.05 gLow
150 g portion150 gSorbitol 0.11 gModerate
208 g portion208 gSorbitol 0.15 gModerate
279 g portion279 gSorbitol 0.2 gAvoid

Breakdown for 0.75 cups

0.04gFructose
0gLactose
0.03gFructans
0.03gGOS
0.05gSorbitol
0.03gMannitol
0.75 cupsabout 75 g

Is broccoli low FODMAP?

Excess fructose is moderate at 208 g and high at 279 g. The other five components are low at all three listed portions. These values apply to heads; stalks have a separate profile.

Broccoli and IBS: what to know

Ratings apply to the stated preparation and portion. Compare gram weights and account for other ingredients separately.

Gut-friendly ways to eat broccoli

Three-quarters of a reference cup of heads weighs 75 g. Use grams for larger portions. Weigh the actual portion because sizes and packing vary.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Raw broccoli heads: 75 g is low FODMAP; 208 g is moderate FODMAP; 279 g is high FODMAP.

How should I measure the portion?

Three-quarters of a reference cup of heads weighs 75 g. Use grams for larger portions. Use gram weights when household sizes differ.

Which FODMAP groups affect these ratings?

Excess fructose is moderate at 208 g and high at 279 g. The other five components are low at all three listed portions. These values apply to heads; stalks have a separate profile.

Do these ratings apply to every preparation?

Match the named variety and preparation. Cooked, preserved or seasoned dishes may have different weights and ingredients.

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