Rambutan (Peeled, Pitted, Raw)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Rambutan is low FODMAP at 54 g of peeled, pitted raw flesh, about 3½ medium fruit. A 68 g portion is moderate and a 96 g portion is high. Fructans change at those larger servings in the app entry inspected.

Serving sizes for rambutan (peeled, pitted, raw)

The app describes 68 g as four medium fruit and 96 g as six. These approximate counts should not be used to calculate an exact weight for every fruit; the inspected weight refers to the prepared edible portion.

Avoid
96 gabout 6 rambutans

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Rambutan (Peeled, Pitted, Raw) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
6 medium96 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid
3 1/2 medium54 gFructans 0.08 gLow
4 medium68 gFructans 0.1 gModerate

Breakdown for 96 g

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.3gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
96 gabout 6 rambutans

Is rambutan (peeled, pitted, raw) low FODMAP?

At the green amount, all six FODMAP indicators are green. Fructans alone become amber and then red, while fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and GOS stay green. The overall red label for the larger reference therefore does not describe every possible amount of rambutan.

Rambutan (Peeled, Pitted, Raw) and IBS: what to know

For IBS meal planning, separate the edible flesh from the shell and pit before deciding how much you have. The reference weights are more informative than an unweighed handful, particularly when fruit vary in size. Use your own tolerance and any dietitian guidance alongside the portion information.

Gut-friendly ways to eat rambutan (peeled, pitted, raw)

Peel rambutan and remove the pit, then weigh the flesh you intend to eat. It can be served as a small fruit snack or added to a suitable dessert. Compare fresh longan separately: its larger portions have a different combination of FODMAP indicators.

Frequently asked questions

Is rambutan's red search label a complete ban?

No. The matching detail view also contains a low and a moderate serving, which are recorded in this guide.

Are sorbitol and fructose high in the checked rambutan servings?

Both indicators remain green in all three panels. Fructans are the changing group here.

Can I apply this to rambutan in syrup?

The checked fruit was raw, peeled and pitted. A canned preparation or sweetened packing liquid needs separate assessment.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Rambutan, peeled, pitted, 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.