Purple Cauliflower (Raw)
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Purple cauliflower is low FODMAP at a raw serving of 75 g, approximately three-quarters of a cup, in Monash's app. Its 112 g reference is moderate in fructose and 150 g is high. The purple variety was checked directly, so this guide does not substitute another cauliflower entry's figures.
Serving sizes for purple cauliflower (raw)
Raw purple cauliflower: 75 g green, 112 g amber, 150 g red. Fructose is the changing group in the checked entry.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | 75 g | Fructose 0.03 g | |
| 1 cup | 112 g | Fructose 0.05 g | |
| 1 1/2 cups | 150 g | Fructose 0.15 g |
Breakdown for 0.75 cups
Is purple cauliflower (raw) low FODMAP?
All six FODMAP groups are green in the purple-cauliflower panel at 75 g. Fructose is amber at 112 g, around one cup, and red at 150 g, around one and a half cups. Mannitol stays green in all three observed panels, as do lactose, sorbitol, GOS and fructans.
Purple Cauliflower (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Keep the variety visible when documenting cauliflower meals. A vegetable labelled simply 'cauliflower' may not establish that it matches this purple entry. For mixed-colour florets, identifying and weighing the ingredients separately gives better information than assigning the whole mix one colour's reference.
Gut-friendly ways to eat purple cauliflower (raw)
Weigh prepared raw purple cauliflower before roasting, steaming or chopping it for a salad. A cauliflower-based rice substitute or large roasted portion can use more of the vegetable than a small side, so note the starting amount. For other colourful vegetables, compare raw red cabbage and sugar snap peas through their own food guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is mannitol the issue shown for purple cauliflower here?
No. In the exact purple-cauliflower panels inspected, mannitol remains green and fructose changes with the larger portions.
Can a bag of mixed cauliflower florets use this rating?
Only the purple-cauliflower entry was verified for this page. A mixture of varieties requires attention to which ingredients and amounts it contains.
Does finely chopping cauliflower change the reference weight?
This check gives no separate result for a finely chopped preparation. Keep track of the raw ingredient amount rather than assuming smaller pieces establish a different allowance.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Cauliflower, purple, 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.