Artichoke Hearts (Canned in Brine, Drained)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Artichoke hearts canned in brine and drained are low FODMAP at 50 g, about ⅓ cup. The app lists 70 g as moderate and 75 g as high. Both larger amounts are described as roughly half a cup, which makes the gram weight more useful than the rounded household measure.

Serving sizes for artichoke hearts (canned in brine, drained)

Brine-canned hearts, drained: 50 g green, 70 g amber, 75 g red. Use weight to distinguish the two portions both rounded to half a cup.

Avoid
0.5 cupsabout 75 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Artichoke Hearts (Canned in Brine, Drained) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1/2 cup75 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid
1/3 cup50 gFructose 0.04 gLow
1/2 cup70 gFructose 0.05 gModerate

Breakdown for 0.5 cups

0.2gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
0.5 cupsabout 75 g

Is artichoke hearts (canned in brine, drained) low FODMAP?

Fructose is amber at 70 g and red at 75 g, while the other five groups remain green. Artichokes preserved in vinegar and oil differ: their green reference is 13 g and fructans drive the larger ratings. Choose the guide that matches the preserving medium.

Artichoke Hearts (Canned in Brine, Drained) and IBS: what to know

The wording 'artichoke hearts' on a menu does not reveal whether the ingredient came from a brine can or an oil marinade. If you are comparing meals, record the product and drained amount. The narrow gap between the two larger canned-heart weights also makes a loosely estimated half-cup unreliable.

Gut-friendly ways to eat artichoke hearts (canned in brine, drained)

Drain off the brine before weighing the hearts, then cut them as needed for a salad, pizza topping or pasta dish. Measure the artichoke ingredient separately from the finished recipe. Check the product label for additional seasonings so a flavoured item is not mistaken for the plain brine preparation.

Frequently asked questions

Is half a cup of canned artichoke hearts low FODMAP?

The app's half-cup measures correspond to 70 g moderate and 75 g high. Its listed green portion is 50 g, approximately ⅓ cup.

Can I use this portion for marinated artichokes in oil?

Use the vinegar-and-oil entry instead. That preparation is green at 13 g and has a different group pattern from hearts canned in brine.

Should I include the brine in the weight?

No. This entry explicitly specifies drained artichoke hearts, so the 50 g reference is the food after the brine has been removed.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Artichoke heart, canned in brine, 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.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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