Jicama (Peeled, Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Peeled raw jicama is low FODMAP at 75 g, approximately one-third of a cup, in Monash's checked entry. Fructans become moderate at 244 g and high at 307 g. The peel is excluded from this reference, so measure the prepared jicama rather than the whole unpeeled item.
Serving sizes for jicama (peeled, raw)
Peeled raw jicama: 75 g green, 244 g amber and 307 g red. Fructans are the changing group in the checked panels.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | 75 g | Fructans 0.07 g | |
| 1 cup | 244 g | Fructans 0.24 g | |
| 1 1/3 cups | 307 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 0.33 cups
Is jicama (peeled, raw) low FODMAP?
At the standard portion, all six FODMAP indicators are green. The one-cup reference of 244 g has amber fructans; the approximately one-and-one-third-cup portion of 307 g has red fructans. The other five groups remain green in the inspected panels, including fructose and both listed polyols.
Jicama (Peeled, Raw) and IBS: what to know
For an IBS meal record, the amount of jicama matters more than whether you describe the pieces as sticks, cubes or shreds. A loosely filled container of sticks can be hard to compare with a compact shredded salad. Keep the weight and any dip or dressing in your notes.
Gut-friendly ways to eat jicama (peeled, raw)
Peel the jicama, then weigh the portion before cutting it into your preferred shape. If combining it with white daikon or kohlrabi, track each vegetable using its own reference rather than treating the mixture's total as jicama. This guide does not convert raw portions into cooked or pickled portions.
Frequently asked questions
Does the jicama weight include its peel?
No. The verified entry explicitly says peeled and raw, so the measured amount should match that preparation.
Can jicama sticks and shredded jicama use the same guide?
The entry is for peeled raw jicama. Weigh the ingredient, since its shape changes how it sits in a measuring cup.
Are the larger jicama servings high in mannitol?
Mannitol stays green in the inspected panels. Fructans account for the moderate and high changes reported here.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Jicama, peeled, 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.