Corn Cakes (Plain)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Plain corn cakes are low FODMAP at 12 g. The 24 g portion is moderate in fructans, so two cakes are not equivalent to the smaller low-FODMAP serving.

Serving sizes for corn cakes (plain)

Use 12 g for the listed low portion; 24 g is moderate. Weights are more useful than counting cakes of different sizes.

Moderate
2 cakesabout 24 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Corn Cakes (Plain) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2 cakes24 gFructans 0.1 gModerate
1 cake12 gFructans 0.05 gLow

Breakdown for 2 cakes

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.1gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
2 cakesabout 24 g

Is corn cakes (plain) low FODMAP?

The portion changes the answer for this plain, crisp corn cake. All listed groups are low at 12 g; fructans rise to moderate at 24 g while the other groups remain low. There is no separate high-FODMAP portion recorded here. These weights belong to the finished cake, rather than corn kernels, corn flour or a cooked corn tortilla.

Corn Cakes (Plain) and IBS: what to know

For an IBS food diary, record the cake weight and what you spread on it. A plain base does not describe the whole snack once a topping is added. Keeping the cake and topping amounts consistent makes different snack occasions easier to compare without assuming a green rating predicts your individual response.

Gut-friendly ways to eat corn cakes (plain)

Weigh the corn cake before adding a spread. Try it as a crisp base for a topping you already tolerate, or break a measured portion over a salad just before eating. Keep it separate from moist ingredients until serving. For a seasoned alternative, use the sour cream and chive corn-cake guide; its larger portions have different ratings.

Frequently asked questions

How many plain corn cakes are low FODMAP?

The catalogue describes 12 g as one cake. Check your product’s weight because the size and thickness of a cake can differ between packets.

Are two corn cakes still low FODMAP?

The listed two-cake portion weighs 24 g and is moderate in fructans. It should not be presented as another low portion.

Does this rating include a topping?

No. Peanut butter, cheese, dips and other additions need their own portion and ingredient checks; this entry describes the plain cake.

Can I use the same serving for rice cakes?

Use the separate plain rice-cake entry. A similar shape does not establish the same FODMAP portion.

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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.