Chickpeas (canned, drained)

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Canned drained chickpeas have a low FODMAP reference of 80 g. The 95 g reference is moderate and 200 g is high. These weights describe the prepared food, not its dry starting weight.

Serving sizes for chickpeas (canned, drained)

Canned drained chickpeas: 80 g low, 95 g moderate and 200 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.

Low
80 gabout 0.4 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 Chickpeas (canned, drained) and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
5 1/2 tablespoons
1/2 cup
1 cup

Is chickpeas (canned, drained) low FODMAP?

The reference portions for canned drained chickpeas are 80 g low, 95 g moderate and 200 g high. Compare chickpeas boiled from dried and drained separately; a different variety or preparation does not automatically have the same portion. Draining can remove dissolved oligosaccharides. Legume preparation.

Chickpeas (canned, drained) and IBS: what to know

For canned drained chickpeas, keep the 80 g low reference separate from the 200 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 chickpeas (canned, drained)

Weigh canned drained chickpeas after draining, without the surrounding liquid. For a bowl with white rice, measure the 80 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 chickpeas have a 80 g low reference, approximately 5 1/2 tablespoons. The 95 g reference is moderate and 200 g is high.

Are these weights dry or prepared?

They are the weight of canned drained chickpeas. The 80 g low reference is not a dry-ingredient allowance.

Can I substitute another bean or lentil portion?

Use the preparation-specific guide for chickpeas boiled from dried and drained. The 80 g amount here belongs to canned drained chickpeas.

Check a whole plate in seconds.

Not sure about a whole meal? Scan it with the Gut Friendly app.

Get the app

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.