Apple (Granny Smith, unpeeled, raw)
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Raw Granny Smith apple with its skin has a green Monash reference of 27 g. The inspected moderate amount is 42 g, and the one-medium-apple reference of 200 g is high. A full apple should not be treated as equivalent to the small green serving.
Serving sizes for apple (granny smith, unpeeled, raw)
Granny Smith, unpeeled and raw: 27 g green; 42 g amber in sorbitol; 200 g red in sorbitol and fructose.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium apple | 200 g | Sorbitol 0.95 g | |
| 27 g portion | 27 g | Sorbitol 0.13 g | |
| 42 g portion | 42 g | Sorbitol 0.2 g |
Breakdown for 1 apple
Is apple (granny smith, unpeeled, raw) low FODMAP?
At 42 g, sorbitol is moderate and the other five groups are green. At 200 g, fructose and sorbitol are both high; lactose, mannitol, GOS and fructans stay green. Approximate household labels are one-fifth of a medium apple for 27 g and one-quarter for 42 g.
Apple (Granny Smith, unpeeled, raw) and IBS: what to know
For IBS portion tracking, keep the skin on when matching this entry and weigh the piece you intend to eat. Medium apples vary, and the source's fractions do not form an exact mathematical conversion from its whole-fruit weight. A weighed piece gives a clearer record than 'a few bites'.
Gut-friendly ways to eat apple (granny smith, unpeeled, raw)
Slice a small edible portion for a topping or accompaniment, leaving the core out of the food you serve. If you peel it, consult peeled Granny Smith, whose checked green reference is 26 g. Do not combine the two separate entries into a claim that peeling reliably lowers every apple's FODMAP content.
Frequently asked questions
Is the apple skin itself shown as high FODMAP?
The app assesses the unpeeled apple portion as a whole. This check does not isolate or test the skin separately.
Is a whole green apple a low-FODMAP snack?
The colour of the fruit does not determine its rating. The checked medium Granny Smith at 200 g is high in two groups.
Can I use the same portion for a pink apple?
Consult unpeeled pink apple. Its smaller references differ, including which group is amber.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Apple, Granny Smith, unpeeled, raw” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.