Corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw)

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Raw corn kernels: 75 g is low FODMAP; 163 g is moderate FODMAP; 205 g is high FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw)

Raw corn kernels: 75 g is low FODMAP; 163 g is moderate FODMAP; 205 g is high FODMAP.

Low
38 gabout 0.25 cups

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
38 g portion38 gFructans 0.05 gLow
1/2 cup kernels75 gFructans 0.1 gLow
163 g portion163 gFructans 0.22 gModerate
205 g portion205 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid

Breakdown for 38 g

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.05gFructans
0.02gGOS
0.04gSorbitol
0gMannitol
38 gabout 0.25 cups

Is corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw) low FODMAP?

Fructans are moderate at 163 g and high at 205 g. Excess fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS are low at all three listed portions.

Corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw) and IBS: what to know

These values describe fresh or frozen raw kernels. Canned corn, creamed corn, popcorn and dishes with added ingredients have separate preparations and portions.

Gut-friendly ways to eat corn (kernels, fresh or frozen, raw)

Half a reference cup of kernels weighs 75 g. Use the edible kernel weight because cob sizes and cup packing vary. These values describe fresh or frozen raw kernels. Canned corn, creamed corn, popcorn and dishes with added ingredients have separate preparations and portions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Raw corn kernels: 75 g is low FODMAP; 163 g is moderate FODMAP; 205 g is high FODMAP.

How should I measure corn?

Half a reference cup of kernels weighs 75 g. Use the edible kernel weight because cob sizes and cup packing vary.

Which FODMAP groups affect these ratings?

Fructans are moderate at 163 g and high at 205 g. Excess fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS are low at all three listed portions.

Do these values apply to other corn preparations?

These values describe fresh or frozen raw kernels. Canned corn, creamed corn, popcorn and dishes with added ingredients have separate preparations and portions.

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Ratings based on published FODMAP research. Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.