Baby Corn (Canned, Drained)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Canned baby corn is low FODMAP at 75 g after draining, shown as about one cup in the Monash app. The entry includes a note that it remains low up to 500 g. This wider range is an app observation, not a recommended quantity for one meal.
Serving sizes for baby corn (canned, drained)
Canned, drained baby corn: 75 g is green; the app states a low range up to 500 g. Do not include packing liquid in the measured corn portion.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is baby corn (canned, drained) low FODMAP?
All six indicators are green at the 75 g drained reference. The detail note explains that water-soluble FODMAPs can move into the liquid during canning, which is one reason preparation matters. Baby corn is also a separately listed food from mature sweetcorn kernels and creamed corn.
Baby Corn (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
A mixed tin of vegetables or a takeaway stir-fry does not reveal the amount or preparation of its baby corn. Where possible, record the drained baby-corn weight separately from the other ingredients. The low result for this canned ingredient cannot establish the FODMAP profile of an entire sauce or mixed dish.
Gut-friendly ways to eat baby corn (canned, drained)
Pour away the packing liquid before weighing the baby corn. Cut or leave the pieces whole to suit a noodle dish or stir-fry, and follow the tin's storage directions after opening. Canned bamboo shoots are another drained ingredient to compare using their own guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover corn kernels as well as baby corn?
No. The verified entry specifically names baby corn canned and drained. Mature kernels and creamed corn need their separate app entries.
Can I add the canning liquid and retain the same result?
The preparation checked was drained. Its rating does not establish an equivalent serving with the liquid included, particularly given the app's note about FODMAPs moving into that liquid.
Is 500 g the recommended baby-corn portion?
It is the upper range explicitly mentioned by the app, not a meal recommendation. The practical listed reference is 75 g of drained baby corn.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Corn, baby, canned, 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.