Haricot / Navy Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Haricot beans, also called navy beans in the checked Monash entry, are low FODMAP at 21 g after boiling and draining. The app rates 25 g as moderate and 175 g as high. These amounts apply to plain beans prepared from dried.

Serving sizes for haricot / navy beans (dried, boiled, drained)

The haricot/navy entry lists 21 g green, 25 g amber and 175 g red, all after boiling and draining.

Avoid
1 cupabout 175 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Haricot / Navy Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 cup175 gGOS 0.7 gAvoid
1 tablespoon21 gGOS 0.08 gLow
25 g portion25 gGOS 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 cup

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0.7gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 cupabout 175 g

Is haricot / navy beans (dried, boiled, drained) low FODMAP?

GOS is amber at 25 g; at 175 g, GOS and fructans are both red. The same haricot or navy bean can appear in very different foods, so its name alone is not enough to select a serving guide. This boiled, drained entry does not rate canned baked beans in sauce. The listed 175 g high portion should not be treated as low simply because a smaller 21 g serving is green.

Haricot / Navy Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained) and IBS: what to know

If navy beans are part of breakfast beans or a casserole, the amount of bean per serving and the sauce both need attention. Start by identifying whether your meal uses plain home-boiled beans or a prepared product. The 21 g reference describes the first preparation, and it does not establish the tolerance of a complete baked-bean meal.

Gut-friendly ways to eat haricot / navy beans (dried, boiled, drained)

Prepare the dried haricot beans as directed on the packet, drain and weigh them, then add a measured amount to an individual portion of vegetables or soup. Keep the plain bean portion separate while deciding on sauce or seasoning. For ready-made baked beans, use information about that actual product instead of borrowing this plain-bean allowance.

Frequently asked questions

Are haricot beans and navy beans covered together?

Yes. The app entry checked for this guide names haricot / navy beans and specifies dried, boiled and drained preparation.

Can I use this page for canned baked beans?

No. Baked beans include a sauce and a different preparation. This guide's 21 g low serving is for plain beans boiled from dried and drained.

Is the 175 g amount a dry weight?

It is a cooked, drained weight and is rated high. Using 175 g of dry haricot beans before soaking would not match the serving described here.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Bean, haricot / navy, dried, boiled, drained” checked directly on 27 September 2026. Portion weights, traffic-light ratings and the FODMAP groups described in this guide were verified in the app. This check does not validate numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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