Radicchio Lettuce (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Raw radicchio is low FODMAP at 75 g, approximately two cups, in the Monash app. Larger references change: 178 g is moderate in GOS and 223 g is high. The app lists this food as 'Lettuce, radicchio, raw', so the portion guidance is tied to that named leaf.
Serving sizes for radicchio lettuce (raw)
Radicchio raw references: 75 g green, 178 g amber, 223 g red. GOS drives the larger-portion change.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | 75 g | GOS 0.04 g | |
| 4 3/4 cups | 178 g | GOS 0.1 g | |
| 6 cups | 223 g | GOS 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 2 cups
Is radicchio lettuce (raw) low FODMAP?
All six indicators are green at 75 g. GOS becomes amber at 178 g, about four and three-quarter cups, then red at 223 g, about six cups. The other five groups remain green. These cup descriptions are approximate and depend on how the leaves are cut and arranged.
Radicchio Lettuce (Raw) and IBS: what to know
If a mixed salad contains radicchio, the total bowl weight is not the same as its radicchio amount. Record the mix and dressing when assessing the meal. Red coral lettuce has a different app range, showing why colour alone is not a useful way to choose a FODMAP portion.
Gut-friendly ways to eat radicchio lettuce (raw)
Wash, drain and weigh the raw radicchio before tossing it with other leaves. Tear or slice it to suit the dish, and portion a shared salad so that its ingredients are distributed reasonably evenly. If you cook radicchio, keep the starting raw amount in your recipe notes; this check provides no separately tested cooked-weight conversion.
Frequently asked questions
Is every red salad leaf covered by this guide?
No. Radicchio and red coral lettuce have separate app entries. Identify the variety rather than applying a serving based on leaf colour.
Is a two-cup salad automatically the green serving?
The app estimates 75 g of raw radicchio as two cups. A mixed salad also contains other ingredients, and cup packing varies, so the weighed radicchio amount is the clearer reference.
Does cooking establish a larger radicchio allowance?
No larger cooked allowance was verified here. The checked portions are for the raw leaf, so keep that distinction when using it in a cooked recipe.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Lettuce, radicchio, 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.