Jujube / Red Date (Dried)
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Dried jujube, also called red date in the app, is low FODMAP at 17 g, approximately six dates. The 21 g portion is moderate and 35 g high. Fructans change first, and fructose becomes moderate at the largest listed weight.
Serving sizes for jujube / red date (dried)
The app labels 21 g as seven dates and 35 g as twelve. Fruit counts vary with size, so use the dry gram references. The heading does not supply a pitted-to-whole conversion, and this guide does not invent one.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 dates | 35 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 6 dates | 17 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 7 dates | 21 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 12 dates
Is jujube / red date (dried) low FODMAP?
The small portion has green indicators for all six groups. At the middle weight, fructans alone are amber. The high reference combines red fructans with amber fructose, while lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS stay green. That pattern differs from raw jujube.
Jujube / Red Date (Dried) and IBS: what to know
For IBS planning, identify the exact ingredient behind the word date. Jujube should not borrow the portion of a Medjool date or another dried date variety. Weigh a portion before adding it to a snack mixture or recipe, and record the food preparation in your diary.
Gut-friendly ways to eat jujube / red date (dried)
Chop the measured dried fruit into a suitable breakfast or dessert if you want to spread a small amount through the dish. For a soup or infusion, the app entry does not quantify extraction into liquid. Assess accompanying dried longan independently.
Frequently asked questions
Are red dates the same as Medjool dates?
They are separate catalogue foods. Use the Medjool date guide for that product instead of transferring jujube portions.
Can rehydrated jujubes use the same gram weight?
The checked preparation is dried. Added water changes the weight; no exact soaked equivalent was verified here.
Is fructose high in the largest serving?
Its indicator is moderate there, while fructans are high. Both colours are retained in this guide.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Jujube / red date, dried” 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.