Maize Porridge (Cooked)
Grains · Grains
Cooked maize porridge has a low FODMAP portion of 90 g, about a third of a cup. The Monash entry rates 105 g moderate and 250 g high. Fructans change first, with GOS also high at the largest serving.
Serving sizes for maize porridge (cooked)
The app labels 105 g as half a cup and 250 g as one cup. These approximate descriptions are not mathematically proportional, so use the gram references rather than deriving a new conversion from the cup labels.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 1/3 cup | 90 g | Fructans 0.09 g | |
| 1/2 cup | 105 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is maize porridge (cooked) low FODMAP?
All groups are green at the small amount. At the middle reference only fructans are amber; at the largest, both fructans and GOS are red. Fructose, lactose, mannitol and sorbitol remain green throughout. This differs from instant cooked polenta, which has its own entry.
Maize Porridge (Cooked) and IBS: what to know
For someone managing IBS, the name maize porridge should be matched to the actual preparation rather than to any corn-based food. The inspected panels do not state the full recipe or water ratio. A substantially thinner, thicker or multi-ingredient version cannot be assumed to match by bowl weight alone.
Gut-friendly ways to eat maize porridge (cooked)
Measure a cooked portion and record how you prepared it, including added milk, sweeteners or savoury accompaniments. If a recipe makes several bowls, track the ingredients and servings instead of assuming each ladle is identical. Check the relevant corn preparation when your packet calls the product meal, flour or polenta.
Frequently asked questions
Is maize porridge always high FODMAP?
Its search label reflects the large serving, but the detail entry also supplies low and moderate portions.
Which group changes at the moderate portion?
Fructans alone are amber there. GOS remains green until the inspected high serving.
Can adding more water prove a larger portion is low FODMAP?
Dilution changes the weight, but it does not create a newly verified serving. Match the preparation as closely as possible rather than inventing a ratio.
Check a whole plate in seconds.
Not sure about a whole meal? Scan it with the Gut Friendly app.
Get the appRelated foods
Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Porridge, maize, cooked” 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.