Black Beans (canned, drained)

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Canned drained black beans have a low FODMAP reference of 45 g. The 54 g reference is moderate and 205 g is high. These weights describe the prepared food, not its dry starting weight.

Serving sizes for black beans (canned, drained)

Canned drained black beans: 45 g low, 54 g moderate and 205 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.

Low
45 gabout 0.22 cups
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.
Reference portions for Black Beans (canned, drained) and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
2 tablespoons
1/4 cup
1 cup

Is black beans (canned, drained) low FODMAP?

The table describes canned drained black beans: 45 g low, 54 g moderate and 205 g high. A separate black-frijoles entry has different larger-portion references, so those rows have not been mixed into this guide. Draining can remove dissolved oligosaccharides. Legume preparation.

Black Beans (canned, drained) and IBS: what to know

For canned drained black beans, keep the 45 g low reference separate from the 205 g high reference when recording what you ate. Note the preparation and your share of the dish so that a small topping is not confused with a whole bowl.

Gut-friendly ways to eat black beans (canned, drained)

Weigh canned drained black beans after draining, without the surrounding liquid. For a bowl with white rice, measure the 45 g bean or lentil portion separately. Divide the total prepared weight when sharing a recipe.

Frequently asked questions

How much is low FODMAP for this preparation?

Canned drained black beans have a 45 g low reference, approximately 2 tablespoons. The 54 g reference is moderate and 205 g is high.

Are these weights dry or prepared?

They are the weight of canned drained black beans. The 45 g low reference is not a dry-ingredient allowance.

Can I substitute another bean or lentil portion?

Use the preparation-specific guide for black beans boiled from dried and drained. The 45 g amount here belongs to canned drained black beans.

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Sources and editorial notes

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.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.