Black Beans (canned, drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
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.
Reference portions
Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.| Serving | Amount | FODMAP 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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- Monash: Legumes and FODMAPs
Draining background; not portion evidence.






