Chicory Leaves / Greens (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Chicory leaves or greens are low FODMAP at 75 g raw weight, about half a cup, in the Monash app. A 195 g portion is moderate in mannitol. At 295 g, mannitol is high and GOS is also moderate, making the larger portion high overall.
Serving sizes for chicory leaves / greens (raw)
Chicory leaves / greens, raw: 75 g green, 195 g amber, 295 g red. The 295 g panel also shows GOS amber alongside mannitol red.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | Mannitol 0.13 g | |
| 1 1/3 cups | 195 g | Mannitol 0.33 g | |
| 2 cups | 295 g | Mannitol 0.5 g |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is chicory leaves / greens (raw) low FODMAP?
The app describes 195 g as one and a third cups and 295 g as two cups. Fructose, lactose, sorbitol and fructans remain green at all displayed points. GOS stays green at the two smaller references before becoming amber at 295 g. The word 'chicory' alone is not enough to transfer these leaf results to a root, extract or added-fibre ingredient.
Chicory Leaves / Greens (Raw) and IBS: what to know
For a salad or cooked greens dish, record the chicory leaf amount and the other ingredients rather than labelling the meal simply 'chicory'. If mannitol or GOS is relevant to your personalised IBS plan, the larger portions involve different combinations of those groups. The green reference is a portion guide, not an explanation for every digestive response.
Gut-friendly ways to eat chicory leaves / greens (raw)
Weigh washed chicory leaves before cooking or adding dressing. Chop or tear them as your recipe requires and keep the leaf quantity in your notes if the dish is shared. Compare curly endive for a different named salad green; the similar culinary role does not make the two app entries interchangeable.
Frequently asked questions
Does this rating apply to chicory root fibre?
No. This guide verifies raw leaves or greens only. A root-derived ingredient, extract or powder needs separate information about that product.
Which groups matter at the large chicory serving?
At 295 g the app shows mannitol high and GOS moderate. At 195 g only mannitol is amber, and at 75 g all six groups are green.
Can I use cooked leaf weight for these portions?
The entry is raw. Weigh the chicory before cooking; the checked panel does not establish an equivalent weight after wilting, boiling or draining.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Chicory leaves / greens, raw” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.