Lentils (canned, drained)

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Canned drained lentils have a low FODMAP reference of 64 g. The 76 g reference is moderate and 185 g is high. These weights describe the prepared food, not its dry starting weight.

Serving sizes for lentils (canned, drained)

Canned drained lentils: 64 g low, 76 g moderate and 185 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.

Low
0.35 cupsabout 64 g
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.
Reference portions for Lentils (canned, drained) and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
1/3 cup
0.41 cups
1 cup
  • black lentil
  • black lentils
  • lentil
  • lentils

Is lentils (canned, drained) low FODMAP?

The reference portions for canned drained lentils are 64 g low, 76 g moderate and 185 g high. Compare hulled green lentils boiled from dried and drained separately; a different variety or preparation does not automatically have the same portion. Draining can remove dissolved oligosaccharides. Legume preparation.

Lentils (canned, drained) and IBS: what to know

For canned drained lentils, keep the 64 g low reference separate from the 185 g high reference when recording what you ate. Note the preparation and your share of the dish so that a small topping is not confused with a whole bowl.

Gut-friendly ways to eat lentils (canned, drained)

Weigh canned drained lentils after draining, without the surrounding liquid. For a bowl with white rice, measure the 64 g bean or lentil portion separately. Divide the total prepared weight when sharing a recipe.

Frequently asked questions

How much is low FODMAP for this preparation?

Canned drained lentils have a 64 g low reference, approximately 1/3 cup. The 76 g reference is moderate and 185 g is high.

Are these weights dry or prepared?

They are the weight of canned drained lentils. The 64 g low reference is not a dry-ingredient allowance.

Can I substitute another bean or lentil portion?

Use the preparation-specific guide for hulled green lentils boiled from dried and drained. The 64 g amount here belongs to canned drained lentils.

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Sources and editorial notes

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.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.