Guava (Canned in Syrup, Drained)
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Guava canned in syrup is low FODMAP at 47 g drained, approximately two tablespoons, in Monash. The quarter-cup reference of 59 g is moderate, and the one-cup reference of 268 g is high. These amounts describe the fruit after the syrup has been drained away.
Serving sizes for guava (canned in syrup, drained)
Guava canned in syrup, drained: 47 g green, 59 g amber and 268 g red in fructans. Packing syrup was not rated separately.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 268 g | Fructans 0.45 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 47 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 1/4 cup | 59 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is guava (canned in syrup, drained) low FODMAP?
Fructans are the only group that changes: amber at 59 g and red at 268 g. Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS remain green. The syrup in the entry name identifies how the guava was packed; the inspected test does not establish a separate rating for consuming that syrup.
Guava (Canned in Syrup, Drained) and IBS: what to know
For IBS portion notes, write down the drained guava amount rather than the total weight served with liquid or other fruits. A mixed canned fruit dessert can have a different composition from this single ingredient. The current result also should not be transferred to raw firm or ripe guava.
Gut-friendly ways to eat guava (canned in syrup, drained)
Drain and weigh the guava before dividing it among bowls. If pieces differ in size, the scale avoids assuming that a certain number always equals the app's tablespoon description. Compare juice-canned apricots or syrup-canned pineapple using their exact drained references when changing a recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Are the larger canned guava servings high in fructose?
Fructose stays green in these checked panels. Fructans account for the moderate and high ratings.
Does drained mean the can's total net weight?
No. Net weight may include syrup. This entry uses the fruit solids once the liquid is removed.
Can I use this as the portion for fresh guava?
Fresh guava is a different preparation, and its ripeness description matters. Use a matching raw entry rather than the canned amount.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Guava, canned in syrup, drained” 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.