Apricot (Canned in Juice, Drained)
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Apricots canned in juice have a low-FODMAP portion of 20 g after draining, about one and a half tablespoons. Monash rates 27 g, approximately two tablespoons, moderate and 230 g, about one cup, high. The measured portion is the drained fruit, not fruit plus packing juice.
Serving sizes for apricot (canned in juice, drained)
Apricots canned in juice, drained: 20 g green, 27 g amber in fructose, 230 g red in fructose and sorbitol.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 230 g | Sorbitol 0.5 g | |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | 20 g | Sorbitol 0.04 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 27 g | Sorbitol 0.06 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is apricot (canned in juice, drained) low FODMAP?
Fructose is amber at 27 g while the other five indicators stay green. At 230 g, both fructose and sorbitol are red; lactose, mannitol, GOS and fructans remain green. The small green reference and the much larger cup reference should not be presented as interchangeable servings.
Apricot (Canned in Juice, Drained) and IBS: what to know
When adding canned apricots to a breakfast or dessert, record the solids allocated to your portion. A spoonful that includes juice will not reproduce the preparation named in the test. This check also does not supply a rating for the juice poured off the fruit.
Gut-friendly ways to eat apricot (canned in juice, drained)
Drain the apricots before weighing them, then chop the measured amount if using it as a topping. Check the label to distinguish juice-packed fruit from syrup-packed products. Drained canned lychees and canned guava have their own portion patterns; a general rule for all canned fruit would miss those differences.
Frequently asked questions
Are two tablespoons of canned apricot green?
The checked two-tablespoon amount is 27 g and moderate. The smaller 20 g reference is green.
Can I include the packing juice in the weight?
The inspected entry explicitly says drained. Weigh the apricot solids after removing the liquid.
Does this guide apply to fresh or dried apricots?
No. Raw fruit and dried apricots are separate preparations, with their own app entries and portion references.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Apricot, canned in juice, drained” 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.