Coconut (fresh)

Fruits · Tropical

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Mature coconut flesh, raw: the recorded FODMAP references are 81 g low, 96 g moderate, 123 g high.

Serving sizes for coconut (fresh)

Mature coconut flesh, raw: 81 g low, 96 g moderate, 123 g high. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low

81 gabout 0.81 cups

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Coconut (fresh) and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
0.81 cups
0.96 cups
1.23 cups

Is coconut (fresh) low FODMAP?

These references apply to mature coconut flesh, raw. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Coconut (desiccated/shredded), Coconut Flour. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Coconut (fresh) 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 coconut (fresh)

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 coconut (fresh)?

The low reference is 81 g. The full references are 81 g low, 96 g moderate, 123 g high.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Coconut (desiccated/shredded), Coconut Flour. 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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Coconut (desiccated/shredded)FruitsLow Coconut FlourGrainsAvoid

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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