Adzuki / Red Chori Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Adzuki, also labelled red chori in this Monash entry, has a low FODMAP portion of 19 g after boiling and draining, approximately one tablespoon. The listed portions are moderate at 22 g and high at 180 g. These are cooked, drained weights rather than the weight of the dry beans.
Serving sizes for adzuki / red chori beans (dried, boiled, drained)
Weigh after boiling and draining: 19 g low, 22 g moderate and 180 g high. None of these amounts is a dry-bean starting weight.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 180 g | Fructans 0.82 g | |
| 1 tablespoon | 19 g | Fructans 0.09 g | |
| 22 g portion | 22 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is adzuki / red chori beans (dried, boiled, drained) low FODMAP?
Both GOS and fructans are amber at 22 g and red at 180 g in the dried-then-boiled entry. That combination differs from the checked canned adzuki entry, where GOS drives the larger-portion ratings and the green serving is 44 g. Preparation-specific results are therefore essential even when both packets say adzuki.
Adzuki / Red Chori Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained) and IBS: what to know
The 19 g green portion works as a small bean addition, and it should not be mistaken for a dry-weight allowance that expands during cooking. A food diary should record the drained cooked amount and how the beans were prepared. For a meal using beans and their cooking broth, this drained entry alone cannot establish the FODMAP rating.
Gut-friendly ways to eat adzuki / red chori beans (dried, boiled, drained)
Prepare and cook the dried beans according to the packet instructions, drain them, then weigh the portion you intend to eat. Use the measured beans as a topping or mix them through a dish so a small quantity is distributed evenly. Keep the cooking liquid outside this portion calculation, and use the canned guide when opening a can instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 19 g allowance a dry or cooked weight?
It is the boiled, drained weight for beans that started dry. Weighing 19 g before cooking would describe a different amount of the prepared food.
Which FODMAPs are relevant in boiled adzuki beans?
The app shows both GOS and fructans at moderate levels in 22 g and high levels in 180 g of this boiled, drained preparation.
Why can I have a different portion of canned adzuki?
The canned and drained entry has its own verified 44 g green portion, compared with 19 g here. Monash's legume research explains that oligosaccharides can move into surrounding liquid, but the specific serving still comes from the matching preparation's entry.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, Adzuki / Red Chori, dried, boiled, 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.