Endive (Belgian/Witlof)

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Raw Belgian endive: 75 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for endive (belgian/witlof)

Raw Belgian endive: 75 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Low
5 leavesabout 45 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Endive (Belgian/Witlof) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
5-6 leaves45 gFructans 0.01 gLow
1.5 medium Belgian endives75 gFructans 0.01 gLow
500 g portion500 gFructans 0.1 gLow

Breakdown for 5 leaves

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.01gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
5 leavesabout 45 g

Is endive (belgian/witlof) low FODMAP?

All six FODMAP groups are low at 75 g. The reference explicitly describes low servings through 500 g; this does not establish zero component amounts.

Endive (Belgian/Witlof) 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 endive (belgian/witlof)

One and a half medium reference Belgian endives weigh 75 g. Weigh the actual portion because sizes and packing vary.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Raw Belgian endive: 75 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

How should I measure the portion?

One and a half medium reference Belgian endives weigh 75 g. Use gram weights when household sizes differ.

Which FODMAP groups affect these ratings?

All six FODMAP groups are low at 75 g. The reference explicitly describes low servings through 500 g; this does not establish zero component amounts.

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