Adzuki Beans (Canned, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Canned adzuki beans are low FODMAP at 44 g drained, approximately two tablespoons. Monash lists 51 g as moderate and 185 g as high, with galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) changing the rating. Use the weight of the drained beans, not the beans and liquid together.
Serving sizes for adzuki beans (canned, drained)
Portions are canned, drained bean weights: 44 g low, 51 g moderate and 185 g high. The canning liquid and other bean preparations are not included.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 185 g | GOS 0.36 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 44 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 2 1/2 tablespoons | 51 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is adzuki beans (canned, drained) low FODMAP?
GOS is moderate in the 51 g canned portion and high in the 185 g portion. Monash explains that some water-soluble oligosaccharides can move into surrounding liquid, which is why draining matters. The measured allowance still depends on the preparation: adzuki boiled from dry has a separate green portion of 19 g.
Adzuki Beans (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
A 44 g serving is a small addition to a meal rather than a large bowl of beans. When tracking how a bean dish affects you, note whether the beans were canned or cooked from dry and whether you used the liquid. These details are more informative than simply recording red beans, which can also refer to other bean varieties.
Gut-friendly ways to eat adzuki beans (canned, drained)
Drain the can and weigh the adzuki beans you will eat. Add a measured portion to a rice bowl or salad and check the other ingredients separately. For a shared recipe, divide the total drained bean weight by the number of servings. Sweetened red-bean paste and canned beans in sauce are different products from this drained-bean entry.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons of canned adzuki beans are low FODMAP?
The app describes the green 44 g portion as about two tablespoons. Its 51 g portion, about two and a half tablespoons, is moderate, so weigh the beans when precision matters.
Can I use this portion for adzuki cooked from dry?
No. The dried, boiled and drained entry has a green portion of 19 g. The canned 44 g allowance belongs to a different preparation.
Is sweet red-bean paste covered by the canned-bean result?
No. This entry is for canned adzuki beans after draining, not a sweetened paste or a dessert filling. Check the preparation, ingredients and portion of the actual product.
Can I add the liquid from the can to the meal?
The verified 44 g result excludes the canning liquid. Since water-soluble oligosaccharides can move into that liquid, including it would make the meal different from the drained preparation assessed here.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, Adzuki, canned, drained. Supports the listed portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups. The exact compound quantities shown in the catalogue breakdown were not verified by this app check.
- Monash: Cooking legumes
Explains how water-soluble oligosaccharides can enter cooking liquid and why straining legumes matters. The specific portions above come from the app entry.