Is Lentils low FODMAP?

Q: Is Lentils low FODMAP?

Moderate — depends on portion. Lentils are more forgiving than most legumes. Canned and rinsed, a 1/2-cup serving is low-FODMAP — the canning leaches out much of the GOS. Dried lentils you boil yourself are higher.

Moderate — depends on portion

FODMAP group: GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides)

Serving guidance

Canned, rinsed lentils at about 1/2 cup are low-FODMAP; dried-and-boiled are higher in GOS.

Why

Lentils are more forgiving than most legumes. Canned and rinsed, a 1/2-cup serving is low-FODMAP — the canning leaches out much of the GOS. Dried lentils you boil yourself are higher.

Low-FODMAP swaps

Canned, rinsed lentils in modest servings
Firm tofu

Does Lentils trigger YOUR symptoms?

General ratings are only a starting point — real tolerance is personal. FODMAP Log tracks what you actually eat and how you feel, then works out which foods are triggers for you, with a report you can hand to your dietitian.

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OnionHigh FODMAP

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This is general, informational guidance compiled from published low-FODMAP literature — not a certified rating and not medical advice. FODMAP Log is not affiliated with or certified by Monash University. Personal tolerance varies; always work with a qualified dietitian.