Borlotti Beans (Canned, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Canned borlotti beans have a low FODMAP portion of 26 g after draining, approximately one tablespoon. The app rates 30 g as moderate and 205 g, around one cup, as high. This guide applies to plain canned beans with the canning liquid removed.
Serving sizes for borlotti beans (canned, drained)
Weigh borlotti beans after draining. Monash lists 26 g as green, 30 g as amber and 205 g as red.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 205 g | GOS 0.68 g | |
| 1 tablespoon | 26 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 30 g portion | 30 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is borlotti beans (canned, drained) low FODMAP?
The moderate 30 g serving is amber for GOS. At the cup-sized 205 g serving, both GOS and fructans are red. Because the listed green and amber weights are close together, a heaped spoonful is a less reliable guide than weighing the drained beans.
Borlotti Beans (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
Borlotti beans are often stirred into a large pot of soup, which makes individual portions difficult to judge. If tracking your intake, portion the beans into each bowl before adding the soup. The 26 g reference is specific to the canned, drained entry and does not establish tolerance for a bean-heavy soup or a different preparation.
Gut-friendly ways to eat borlotti beans (canned, drained)
Drain the can, rinse the beans and let the excess water run off before weighing. Use a measured portion to add texture to a vegetable soup or a rice salad. Keep the can's ingredients list available if the beans are sold in sauce: onion, garlic and other additions need their own consideration.
Frequently asked questions
How many canned borlotti beans are low FODMAP?
The app uses a weight of 26 g and an approximate tablespoon measure. Counting individual beans is less useful because their size varies.
Does draining make any portion low FODMAP?
No. The 205 g serving remains high even though the entry already describes drained canned beans. Draining is part of the tested preparation, not permission to increase the portion.
Are borlotti beans interchangeable with canned butter beans?
Their portions differ. Canned butter beans are green at 53 g, compared with 26 g for canned borlotti beans. Use the guide for the bean in your can.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, borlotti, canned, drained. Supports the listed portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups. The exact compound quantities shown in the catalogue breakdown were not verified by this app check.