Prawns / Shrimp

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Plain cooked prawns or shrimp: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for prawns / shrimp

Plain cooked prawns or shrimp: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Low
+0.5
150 gabout 7.5 prawns

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Prawns / Shrimp and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
150 g portion150 gNone detectedLow
5 prawns100 gNone detectedLow
500 g portion500 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 150 g

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
150 gabout 7.5 prawns

Is prawns / shrimp low FODMAP?

All six listed FODMAP components are low at 100 g and 500 g. These portions describe plain cooked prawns or shrimp; garlic sauces, marinades, breading and other ingredients have separate serving values.

Prawns / Shrimp and IBS: what to know

These ratings describe the plain food at the listed weights. Consider other ingredients in a prepared dish separately.

Gut-friendly ways to eat prawns / shrimp

Plain cooked prawns or shrimp are low FODMAP at 100 g (5 medium prawns), with low FODMAP portions reported up to 500 g. Each medium prawn weighs approximately 20 g; weigh prawns of different sizes. Check sauces, marinades and seasonings separately.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Plain cooked prawns or shrimp: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

How should I measure the portion?

Five medium prawns weigh approximately 100 g. Weigh larger or smaller prawns and measure the plain cooked portion.

Do these values include other ingredients?

These portions describe the plain food. Added sauces, seasonings, coatings and other recipe ingredients have separate serving values.

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