Curly Endive (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Raw curly endive is low FODMAP at 75 g, described as seven leaves, in the Monash app. The entry also states that it remains low up to 500 g. Use that as the app's range information, not as a recommendation for the size of a salad.
Serving sizes for curly endive (raw)
Curly endive raw reference: 75 g, approximately seven leaves. The app's low-up-to-500 g note describes a range rather than a salad-size goal.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 leaves | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 7 leaves
Is curly endive (raw) low FODMAP?
The 75 g detail panel has green indicators for fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans. No amber or red serving is displayed for this curly endive entry. Leaf counts are approximate, so weighing is a clearer reference when the leaves in your bag differ in size.
Curly Endive (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Curly endive can be one component of a varied salad, but toppings and dressing need consideration too. Record the combination if you are comparing meals in an IBS diary. The absence of an amber serving in this entry does not assign a green rating to an entire prepared salad or explain an individual's tolerance.
Gut-friendly ways to eat curly endive (raw)
Wash and dry the leaves, weigh your portion and tear them into manageable pieces. Add dressing after measuring so that it does not become part of the leaf weight. You can compare red coral lettuce and radicchio when choosing a mix; their guides retain the portions specific to each leaf.
Frequently asked questions
Are seven curly endive leaves always 75 g?
No. Seven leaves is the app's household estimate, while 75 g is the weight reference. Leaf sizes and how much is trimmed can change the count.
Can I apply this to a bag of mixed endive and lettuce?
The guide covers plain curly endive. A mixed bag may contain several leaves with separate entries, so identify the mixture before treating it as this one food.
Does the guide cover pickled or cooked endive?
The app preparation checked is raw curly endive. No tested conversion for a preserved product or a cooked serving was established here.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Endive, curly, 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.