Cucumber (Lebanese, Raw)
Vegetables · Other Vegetables
Lebanese cucumber is low FODMAP at a raw portion of 75 g, approximately half a medium cucumber, in the Monash app. Fructose is moderate at 97 g and high at 130 g. The larger reference points differ from continental cucumber, despite both varieties sharing a green 75 g serving.
Serving sizes for cucumber (lebanese, raw)
Raw Lebanese cucumber: 75 g green, 97 g amber, 130 g red. Keep the variety and gram amount together in your notes.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 medium cucumber | 75 g | Fructose 0.04 g | |
| 97 g portion | 97 g | Fructose 0.05 g | |
| 130 g portion | 130 g | Fructose 0.15 g |
Breakdown for 0.5 cucumbers
Is cucumber (lebanese, raw) low FODMAP?
The 75 g Lebanese-cucumber panel displays six green indicators. At 97 g, described as about two-thirds of a medium, fructose is amber. At 130 g it becomes red, with the other five groups still green. The app's high-portion label says half a cup, so the weight is the clearest comparison across these mixed household measures.
Cucumber (Lebanese, Raw) and IBS: what to know
Small whole cucumbers can be easy to count but are not all the same weight. If you are tracking meals during an IBS food trial, note whether you used Lebanese or continental cucumber and how much ended up on your plate. That is more informative than treating all cucumber as one serving.
Gut-friendly ways to eat cucumber (lebanese, raw)
Cut the raw cucumber into sticks, rounds or salad pieces and weigh the portion before adding other ingredients. A cucumber-and-yoghurt dip needs an assessment of the yoghurt and flavourings too. For the longer variety, use continental cucumber rather than applying its larger-portion references to Lebanese cucumber.
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat a whole Lebanese cucumber using the half-medium reference?
A whole cucumber's weight varies. The verified green amount is 75 g; the household fraction does not establish a rating for every whole cucumber.
Why are the continental and Lebanese guides separate?
The app gives the two varieties different amber and red reference points. Separate guides preserve those distinctions when you choose or record an ingredient.
Does the raw rating describe cucumber relish?
No. Relish is a prepared mixture with its own recipe and portion. Its total weight cannot be equated with raw Lebanese cucumber.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Cucumber, Lebanese, 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.