Lettuce (Butter/Boston)
Vegetables · Leafy Greens
Raw butter lettuce, also called Boston lettuce, is low FODMAP at 65 g. Fructose is moderate at 75 g and high at 89 g; the remaining displayed groups stay low.
Serving sizes for lettuce (butter/boston)
The useful raw-leaf weights are 65 g low, 75 g moderate and 89 g high. Cup volume depends on how the leaves are torn and packed.
Reference portions
Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.| Serving | Amount | FODMAP rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 3/4 cups | ||
| 2 cups | ||
| 2 1/3 cups |
Is lettuce (butter/boston) low FODMAP?
This serving ladder belongs to butter lettuce rather than every salad leaf. Cos or romaine lettuce has different larger-portion references, so a generic lettuce answer can hide useful differences. The weights concern the raw leaves before dressing and other salad ingredients are added.
Lettuce (Butter/Boston) and IBS: what to know
If using an IBS food diary, identify the lettuce variety when possible and note the amount in your portion. A mixed bag or restaurant salad may not tell you how much butter lettuce is present. Keeping dressing and toppings in the record helps separate the leaf portion from the whole dish. Supporting background: Monash: Low FODMAP shopping list. General shopping context; not evidence for this exact variety or its full portion table.
Gut-friendly ways to eat lettuce (butter/boston)
Wash the leaves and drain off surface water before weighing what you plan to eat. Use them in a salad or as a soft wrap around a separately checked filling. Weigh whole and torn leaves the same way rather than relying on how tightly they fill a cup. For another leaf option, compare iceberg lettuce using its own guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is butter lettuce low FODMAP?
Butter lettuce has a low serving of 65 g. At 75 g fructose is moderate, and at 89 g it is high.
Is Boston lettuce the same preparation here?
The catalogue uses Butter/Boston for this entry. Match the lettuce variety and use the raw edible-leaf weight.
Why weigh lettuce instead of counting cups?
Loose leaves and finely cut leaves occupy different volumes. Grams provide the clearer reference for this portion ladder.
Does this rate an entire salad or lettuce wrap?
It describes the leaves only. Dressings, vegetables and fillings need their own ingredient and portion checks.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash: Low FODMAP shopping list
General shopping context; not evidence for this exact variety or its full portion table.