Passata
Condiments · Sauces
Passata is low FODMAP at 65 ml, approximately 3 tablespoons. Fructose is moderate at 88 ml and high at 125 ml, approximately ½ cup. The other five FODMAP groups remain low.
Serving sizes for passata
The listed volumes are 65 ml low, 88 ml moderate and 125 ml high, with fructose driving the change.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 125 ml | Fructose 0.15 g | |
| 3 tablespoons | 65 ml | Fructose 0.04 g | |
| 4½ tablespoons | 88 ml | Fructose 0.05 g |
Breakdown for 0.5 cups
Is passata low FODMAP?
The reference applies to passata as a cooking ingredient. It should not be substituted for the serving guidance on concentrated tomato purée, bottled tomato condiment or an already-seasoned pasta sauce. A finished sauce may contain additional ingredients that need their own checks.
Passata and IBS: what to know
For IBS, calculate the passata in the portion of pasta or soup you actually eat. A bottle spread across a family recipe is different from a large individual bowl of tomato sauce. Note the amount and recipe when comparing meals, while keeping the FODMAP rating separate from a prediction of your symptoms.
Gut-friendly ways to eat passata
Measure the passata before adding it to a shared sauce and divide by the actual servings. Add herbs and other ingredients according to their own guidance. If the sauce cooks down, the original passata is still in the recipe even though the finished volume is smaller. Compare tomato purée or tomato sauce only under their separate preparation guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much passata is low FODMAP?
The low reference is 65 ml, approximately 3 tablespoons. A measuring jug is helpful when dividing a larger recipe into portions.
Is half a cup of passata low FODMAP?
The listed 125 ml half-cup reference is high for fructose. It should not be treated as equivalent to the smaller low volume.
Does simmering let me count less passata?
Count the amount originally added and your share of the recipe. Evaporating water changes the finished volume but does not establish a lower FODMAP portion.
Can I use these figures for a jarred pasta sauce?
A prepared pasta sauce may contain other ingredients or a different formulation. Check its own guidance rather than treating the entire jar as plain passata.
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