Broccolini (Heads Only, Raw)

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

Raw broccolini heads have a low FODMAP reference of 21 g. The 38 g reference is moderate and 75 g is high. These are listed reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs.

Serving sizes for broccolini (heads only, raw)

21 g low; 38 g moderate; 75 g high. Use the stated raw preparation.

Low
0.21 cupsabout 21 g
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 Broccolini (Heads Only, Raw) and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1/4 cup, heads only
1/3 cup, heads only
3/4 cup

Is broccolini (heads only, raw) low FODMAP?

Excess fructose is moderate at 38 g and high at 75 g. The other five FODMAP groups are low at all three listed portions.

Broccolini (Heads Only, Raw) and IBS: what to know

Separate the flowering heads from the stalks and weigh the heads before cooking. The 75 g reference, about three-quarters of a cup, is high rather than a low portion. Supporting background: Monash: Broccoli and broccolini research. Historical research on heads versus stalks. Its older serving figures are not the source of the current table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat broccolini (heads only, raw)

Use the head weight for this guide and broccolini stalks for the separate stems. Broccoli heads are another distinct entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion of raw broccolini heads?

The low reference is 21 g; the moderate reference is 38 g and the high reference is 75 g. Match the preparation and use the gram weight.

Can a whole broccolini spear use the head-only amount?

A whole spear combines heads and stalks. These head-only references do not establish a tested allowance for the combined vegetable.

Should I use the cooked weight?

These references describe raw broccolini heads. Keep the starting raw ingredient weight for a cooked recipe; no raw-to-cooked conversion is established here.

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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.