Lentil Soup (Canned, Germany)
Processed · Soups
The German canned lentil soup has a small low-FODMAP portion of 35 g. GOS is moderate at 41 g; the listed 200 g can is high in both GOS and fructans.
Serving sizes for lentil soup (canned, germany)
Use 35 g low, 41 g moderate and 200 g high. These are weights of the complete canned soup, not drained lentil weights.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 can | 200 g | GOS 0.49 g | |
| Low serve | 35 g | GOS 0.09 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 41 g | GOS 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 can
Is lentil soup (canned, germany) low FODMAP?
The soup is assessed as a complete preparation, including its liquid and solids. It cannot be treated like drained canned lentils. At 41 g GOS is the only elevated group, while the full-can portion also has high fructans. A green small portion does not make a normal bowl of this soup a documented low-FODMAP meal.
Lentil Soup (Canned, Germany) and IBS: what to know
If you are recording meals for IBS, note the soup product and quantity rather than simply writing lentils. A canned soup and drained lentils are different comparisons, and another soup recipe can have different ingredients. Include any bread, topping or other food served with it in the same meal record.
Gut-friendly ways to eat lentil soup (canned, germany)
Weigh a mixed portion so the liquid and lentils are represented together. If the small low amount is not useful as a meal, consider a different recipe whose individual ingredients and servings you can assess. The drained canned-lentil guide can inform that ingredient choice, but its portion should not be transferred back to this soup.
Frequently asked questions
Is a can of German lentil soup low FODMAP?
The 200 g can listed here is high in GOS and fructans. The recorded low amount is a much smaller 35 g portion.
Does the moderate serving have high fructans?
At 41 g GOS is moderate and fructans are low. Both groups become high in the full-can reference.
Can I use canned-lentil portions for this soup?
No. Drained lentils and soup containing both solids and liquid are different preparations with separate serving information.
Will adding water make a whole can low FODMAP?
Adding water increases volume without reducing the amount of original soup consumed. It does not establish a new low-FODMAP serving for the full can.
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