Green Chile (Peeled, Deseeded)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Green chile with the skin and seeds removed is low FODMAP at 61 g, approximately one medium, in the Monash app. Fructans are moderate at 219 g and high at 269 g. This entry names a peeled, deseeded preparation; it should not stand in for every whole green chilli.
Serving sizes for green chile (peeled, deseeded)
Peeled, deseeded green chile: 61 g green; 219 g amber; 269 g red. The skin and seeds are excluded from this food description.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | 61 g | Fructans 0.07 g | |
| 4 medium | 219 g | Fructans 0.24 g | |
| 5 medium | 269 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 61 g
Is green chile (peeled, deseeded) low FODMAP?
The checked 61 g panel shows six green indicators. Fructans turn amber at 219 g, around four medium, and red at 269 g, around five medium. Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS remain green at those larger points. The medium-count descriptions are guides to size rather than a replacement for weighing.
Green Chile (Peeled, Deseeded) and IBS: what to know
Monash includes a capsaicin caution for this chile: some people with IBS experience heartburn or abdominal pain after spicy foods. Removing the seeds does not make the traffic-light rating a prediction of symptom tolerance. Keep a note of both the amount and the preparation if you are comparing meals.
Gut-friendly ways to eat green chile (peeled, deseeded)
Weigh the peeled, deseeded chile portion you will actually use. It can be chopped through a filling or added to a savoury sauce, with the other ingredients assessed separately. If you are leaving the chilli whole, consult whole raw green chilli for the matching reference.
Frequently asked questions
Are these figures for an unpeeled green chilli?
No. The exact app entry specifies peeled and deseeded green chile. A whole raw chilli has a separate listing and should be matched by its own name and preparation.
Does deseeding explain the different green portion?
This check confirms the entry and its displayed portions. It does not isolate the effect of deseeding or prove how much FODMAP content any kitchen step removes.
Can I use these portions for a green chile sauce?
Only as a reference for the chile ingredient. A sauce may include onion, garlic or other ingredients, and its serving weight is not the weight of the chile alone.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Chile, green, peeled, deseeded” 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.