Karela
Vegetables · Vegetables
The standalone Monash entry named 'Karela' is low FODMAP at 15 g, moderate at 20 g and high at 42 g. GOS is the group that changes. This entry has no preparation or country qualifier, so it should not be merged with the separately named frozen Indian bitter-gourd entry.
Serving sizes for karela
Standalone Karela entry: 15 g green, 20 g amber and 42 g red in GOS. Preparation is unspecified in this source entry; avoid inventing a cooked or frozen conversion.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | 42 g | GOS 0.3 g | |
| 3/4 large | 15 g | GOS 0.08 g | |
| 1/4 cup | 20 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 0.75 cups
Is karela low FODMAP?
All six indicators are green at the small portion. GOS becomes amber at 20 g, approximately a quarter of a cup, and red at 42 g, approximately three-quarters of a cup. The other five groups remain green. For the low portion, rely on the verified gram weight rather than converting the app's unusual household-size label into a new measure.
Karela and IBS: what to know
If a shopping label says only karela, establish which product you have before choosing a serving guide. Frozen Indian bitter gourd / karela and raw bitter melon are distinct inspected entries. A shared name does not prove their tested forms, varieties or weights can be exchanged.
Gut-friendly ways to eat karela
Use a scale when portioning karela for a recipe, and keep the total ingredient amount separate from the weight of the finished curry or other dish. Follow the product's preparation instructions. The app check does not establish that peeling, soaking or a particular cooking technique reproduces a different entry's FODMAP result.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this different from frozen karela?
Monash lists them separately. This guide reports the standalone Karela entry and links to the frozen Indian preparation for an accurate comparison.
Which group is responsible for the larger-portion rating?
GOS changes to amber and then red in the checked panels. Fructans and the other four groups remain green.
Can I use a fraction of a whole karela instead of weighing it?
The whole-vegetable description is not a dependable conversion for the small reference here. Use the gram quantity, since individual pieces vary.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Karela” 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.