Four Bean Mix (Cannellini, Chickpeas, Red Kidney, Lima; Canned, Drained)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
The Monash entry for canned four-bean mix is low FODMAP at 29 g drained, about one and a half tablespoons. It contains cannellini beans, chickpeas, red kidney beans and lima beans. The listed 39 g serving is moderate and 190 g, approximately one cup, is high FODMAP.
Serving sizes for four bean mix (cannellini, chickpeas, red kidney, lima; canned, drained)
The 29 g low serving is the combined drained weight of all four beans, not 29 g of each. Larger listed servings are 39 g moderate and 190 g high.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 190 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | 29 g | Fructans 0.05 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 39 g | Fructans 0.06 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is four bean mix (cannellini, chickpeas, red kidney, lima; canned, drained) low FODMAP?
Unlike several individual bean entries, this mix is amber for excess fructose at 39 g. At 190 g the app shows red ratings for fructose, GOS and fructans. This is a result for the named blend; it cannot be calculated by adding together the green allowances of four separate beans.
Four Bean Mix (Cannellini, Chickpeas, Red Kidney, Lima; Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know
If you track which FODMAP groups affect you, record the four-bean mix as a blend rather than writing only beans in your diary. Its moderate serving has a different group pattern from canned borlotti beans. A generic bean restriction can miss that distinction, while a green rating still cannot predict individual tolerance.
Gut-friendly ways to eat four bean mix (cannellini, chickpeas, red kidney, lima; canned, drained)
Check that the can contains the four beans named in this entry, then drain, rinse and weigh the mixture together. Spoon a measured amount through rice or a vegetable salad. A marinated bean salad or a blend with a different ingredient list needs separate consideration, especially when its dressing includes other ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Which beans are included in this four-bean mix?
The checked blend contains cannellini beans, chickpeas, red kidney beans and lima beans. A product with a different combination is not an exact match for this entry.
Can I have the green portion of each bean together?
The guide's 29 g portion refers to the entire drained mixture. It is not a separate allowance for every bean within the blend.
Which FODMAP changes the moderate rating?
Excess fructose is amber at 39 g. The larger 190 g serving is red for fructose as well as GOS and fructans, so describing this mix only as a GOS-containing food would be incomplete.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
App entry checked directly on 27 September 2026: Bean, four bean mix (cannellini beans, chickpeas, red kidney beans, lima beans), canned, drained. Supports the listed portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups. The exact compound quantities shown in the catalogue breakdown were not verified by this app check.