Asparagus / Yardlong / Snake Bean (Raw)
Vegetables · Beans
Raw snake beans, also sold as yardlong or asparagus beans, are low FODMAP at 75 g, approximately one cup. Monash lists 250 g as moderate and 310 g as high. Despite the alternative name, asparagus beans should not be assessed using the entry for asparagus spears.
Serving sizes for asparagus / yardlong / snake bean (raw)
Raw yardlong/snake beans: 75 g low, 250 g moderate, 310 g high. These are raw ingredient weights, and the larger servings have no app cup measure.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 75 g | GOS 0.07 g | |
| 250 g portion | 250 g | GOS 0.24 g | |
| 310 g portion | 310 g | GOS 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is asparagus / yardlong / snake bean (raw) low FODMAP?
GOS turns amber at 250 g and red at 310 g; fructans remain green at both larger weights. The app supplies no household measure for these two larger amounts. Its one-cup reference is attached specifically to the 75 g raw-bean portion, not to cooked beans in sauce.
Asparagus / Yardlong / Snake Bean (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Long beans are often cut into short pieces before being added to a shared stir-fry. Counting whole beans becomes less useful after cutting, so note the raw amount allocated to each serving. If you are testing your response, keep the bean identity clear rather than grouping snake beans with all other beans.
Gut-friendly ways to eat asparagus / yardlong / snake bean (raw)
Wash, trim and weigh the snake beans before cooking, then cut them to suit the recipe. Use cooking instructions appropriate to your dish. Drained canned baby corn can be assessed as a separate vegetable ingredient; its portion guide does not change how much snake bean is on the plate.
Frequently asked questions
Are asparagus beans the same entry as asparagus?
No. The checked name is 'Bean, asparagus / yardlong / snakebean, raw'. The asparagus alias refers to the bean here, not to ordinary asparagus spears.
Which group limits a large serving of snake beans?
GOS is moderate at 250 g and high at 310 g. Fructans remain green in both of those detailed app panels.
Can I use a cooked cup as the 75 g reference?
The app labels the beans raw. A cooked cup may have a different weight and include liquid or sauce, so weigh the raw bean ingredient when following this reference.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Bean, asparagus / yardlong / snakebean, 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.