Green Beans (string beans)

TLDRLast updated 21 September 2026

Raw green beans: 75 g is low FODMAP; 120 g is moderate FODMAP; 180 g is high FODMAP.

Last updated 21 September 2026

Serving sizes for green beans (string beans)

Raw green beans: 75 g is low FODMAP; 120 g is moderate FODMAP; 180 g is high FODMAP.

Low
0.75 cupsabout 75 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Green Beans (string beans) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
3/4 cup75 gSorbitol 0.2 gLow
120 g portion120 gSorbitol 0.35 gModerate
180 g portion180 gSorbitol 0.51 gAvoid

Breakdown for 0.75 cups

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.05gFructans
0gGOS
0.2gSorbitol
0.1gMannitol
0.75 cupsabout 75 g

Is green beans (string beans) low FODMAP?

At 75 g, all listed FODMAP components are low. At 120 g, sorbitol is moderate. At 180 g, mannitol is moderate; sorbitol is high.

Green Beans (string beans) and IBS: what to know

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

Gut-friendly ways to eat green beans (string beans)

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.

Recipes with green beans (string beans)

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes for Green Beans (string beans)?

Raw green beans: 75 g is low FODMAP; 120 g is moderate FODMAP; 180 g is high FODMAP.

Do these portions apply to other preparations?

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

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