Mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

An Imperial mandarin is low FODMAP at a peeled raw weight of 90 g, described as one medium fruit. The app rates 97 g as moderate and 146 g as high. Fructose is the group that changes across these portions.

Serving sizes for mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw)

The 97 g moderate reference has no household measure in the checked detail panel. The 146 g high reference is described as about 1½ medium mandarins. No separate segment count has been established here.

Low
1 mandarinabout 90 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 medium mandarin90 gFructose 0.05 gLow
97 g portion97 gFructose 0.05 gModerate
146 g portion146 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid

Breakdown for 1 mandarin

0.05gFructose
0gLactose
0.03gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 mandarinabout 90 g

Is mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw) low FODMAP?

The entry specifically names the Imperial variety and peeled raw preparation. All other displayed FODMAP groups remain green even at the largest listed amount. These results should not be treated as a universal test of every mandarin, tangerine, canned segment or citrus juice.

Mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw) and IBS: what to know

For IBS meal planning, weighing the peeled segments is helpful because the green and moderate references are close. A medium-fruit label cannot account for every size at the shop. Use the numbers to understand the tested food rather than to predict an exact symptom threshold.

Gut-friendly ways to eat mandarin (imperial, peeled, raw)

Peel first, place the segments on a scale and set aside the amount you plan to eat. Add them to a suitable salad or serve them as a fruit component with lunch. If combining citrus, assess raw pomelo independently instead of assuming matching portions.

Frequently asked questions

Is one mandarin always a low FODMAP portion?

The checked medium fruit corresponds to 90 g after peeling. A larger fruit may weigh more, so the count alone is not enough.

Does this include dried mandarin peel?

No. Dried mandarin or tangerine peel is a separate ingredient with its own much smaller reference weights.

Can I apply the numbers to mandarin juice?

A peeled-fruit entry does not validate juice. Concentration, quantity and other ingredients need their own assessment.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Mandarin, imperial, peeled, 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.

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.