Water Chestnut

TLDRLast updated 21 September 2026

Water chestnuts canned in water, drained: 75 g is low FODMAP; 325 g is moderate FODMAP; 409 g is high FODMAP.

Last updated 21 September 2026

Serving sizes for water chestnut

Water chestnuts canned in water, drained: 75 g is low FODMAP; 325 g is moderate FODMAP; 409 g is high FODMAP.

Low
0.5 cupsabout 75 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Water Chestnut and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1/2 cup sliced75 gFructans 0.06 gLow
325 g portion325 gFructans 0.24 gModerate
409 g portion409 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid

Breakdown for 0.5 cups

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.06gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
0.5 cupsabout 75 g

Is water chestnut low FODMAP?

At 75 g, all listed FODMAP components are low. At 325 g, fructans are moderate. At 409 g, fructans are high.

Water Chestnut and IBS: what to know

Serving ratings depend on the amount and the preparation. The portions here describe Water chestnuts canned in water, drained.

Gut-friendly ways to eat water chestnut

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Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes for Water Chestnut?

Water chestnuts canned in water, drained: 75 g is low FODMAP; 325 g is moderate FODMAP; 409 g is high FODMAP.

Do these portions apply to other preparations?

These values describe Water chestnuts canned in water, drained. Use the corresponding food entry for a different variety, preparation or product.

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