Lychee (Canned in Syrup, Drained)
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Lychees canned in syrup are low FODMAP at 150 g drained, described as approximately fifteen medium fruits or half a cup, in the checked Monash entry. A portion of 182 g, around eighteen fruits, is moderate. At 244 g, about twenty-four and a half medium fruits, the rating is high.
Serving sizes for lychee (canned in syrup, drained)
Lychees canned in syrup, drained: 150 g green, 182 g amber and 244 g red in fructose. Household counts are approximate.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 medium or 1/2 cup | 150 g | Fructose 0.04 g | |
| 18 medium | 182 g | Fructose 0.05 g | |
| 24 1/2 medium | 244 g | Fructose 0.15 g |
Breakdown for 150 g
Is lychee (canned in syrup, drained) low FODMAP?
Fructose is amber at 182 g and red at 244 g. Lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans remain green throughout. These numbers belong to the canned, drained preparation and do not establish an identical portion for raw lychees or for the sweet packing liquid.
Lychee (Canned in Syrup, Drained) and IBS: what to know
The app provides both a count and a cup description for the green reference, but fruit size and packing can vary. For a repeatable record, use the drained weight. If lychees are mixed with other fruit, keep track of their share instead of weighing the complete salad as lychee.
Gut-friendly ways to eat lychee (canned in syrup, drained)
Remove the syrup before weighing the fruit. Use the measured lychees in a bowl or recipe, assessing additional ingredients separately. Canned guava is another syrup-packed preparation with a different changing FODMAP group. Juice-canned pineapple likewise needs its own portion comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is the syrup included in the green serving?
No. The source specifies drained lychees; it does not assign the packing syrup a green rating.
Must fifteen lychees always be the right portion?
Fifteen medium fruits is an approximate reference for 150 g drained. Weigh if the fruits differ in size.
Can fresh lychees use the canned serving?
Raw lychees have a separate entry. This canned-fruit check does not establish their equivalent portion.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Lychee, canned in syrup, drained” 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.