Lotus Root (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
The checked raw lotus-root entry has a low-FODMAP portion of 72 g. Its 75 g half-cup reference is already moderate, and 92 g is high in fructans. These closely spaced amounts make weighing more useful than assuming that any small bowl or half-cup is green.
Serving sizes for lotus root (raw)
Raw-weight lotus root: 72 g green, 75 g amber and 92 g red. Fructans change across these portions; cooked equivalence was not verified.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| 72 g portion | 72 g | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| 2/3 cup | 92 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is lotus root (raw) low FODMAP?
At 72 g all six FODMAP groups are green. Fructans change to amber at 75 g and red at 92 g, approximately two-thirds of a cup. Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS stay green in the inspected panels. The source does not assign a household measure to the green weight.
Lotus Root (Raw) and IBS: what to know
For a lotus-root recipe, keep the raw ingredient quantity for your portion in your meal notes. The small distance between the green and amber app references does not identify your own symptom threshold, but it explains why a rounded cup measure can obscure which listed serving you are using.
Gut-friendly ways to eat lotus root (raw)
Weigh the root before preparing and cooking it for your dish; 'raw' identifies the measurement reference here. Do not substitute a finished cooked weight without a conversion, which this check did not provide. The frozen lotus-root guide and dried lotus-root guide let you compare the distinct entries before choosing a product.
Frequently asked questions
Is the half-cup lotus-root serving green?
In this raw entry, half a cup corresponds to 75 g and an amber rating. The checked green amount is 72 g.
Can a few extra slices change which app reference I match?
The listed weights are close together, and slices vary in size. Weighing is more precise than using a fixed slice count.
Can I apply the dried result after rehydrating lotus root?
Use the dried guide for the dry ingredient and its preparation limits. Rehydrated dried slices were not shown to equal the raw entry.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Lotus root, raw” 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.