Cherries

Fruits · Stone Fruits

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Cherries, pitted, raw: the recorded FODMAP references are 20 g low, 31 g moderate, 150 g high.

Serving sizes for cherries

Cherries, pitted, raw: 20 g low, 31 g moderate, 150 g high. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low

20 gabout 2 cherries

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Cherries and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
2 cherries
3.1 cherries
15 cherries

Is cherries low FODMAP?

These references apply to cherries, pitted, raw. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Cantaloupe (Rockmelon), Cherries (Pitted, Frozen). Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Cherries and IBS: what to know

Use the named preparation when comparing portions. Read the supporting background. General background reading; does not establish the numerical references on this page.

Gut-friendly ways to eat cherries

Weigh the edible portion in the stated preparation, excluding stones, rind or shell. Match fresh versus frozen before using the table.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for cherries?

The low reference is 20 g. The full references are 20 g low, 31 g moderate, 150 g high.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Cantaloupe (Rockmelon), Cherries (Pitted, Frozen). Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

How should I measure this food?

Weigh the edible portion in the stated preparation, excluding stones, rind or shell. Match fresh versus frozen before using the table.

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Cantaloupe (Rockmelon)FruitsLow Cherries (Pitted, Frozen)FruitsAvoid

Sources and editorial notes

Monash: FODMAP questions and preparation
General background reading; does not establish the numerical references on this page.

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.

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