Red Coral Lettuce (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Red coral lettuce is low FODMAP at 75 g raw weight, roughly two cups, in the Monash app. Its detail note also gives a low-FODMAP range up to 500 g. The larger number is not a recommendation to build an unusually large salad from one type of leaf.
Serving sizes for red coral lettuce (raw)
Red coral lettuce, raw: 75 g is the approximate two-cup reference. The explicit range up to 500 g does not set a recommended meal size.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 2 cups
Is red coral lettuce (raw) low FODMAP?
The checked red coral panel is green for all six FODMAP groups at 75 g and displays no amber or red portion. Its written 500 g range belongs to red coral lettuce specifically. Radicchio, another red-coloured salad ingredient, has different larger-portion references.
Red Coral Lettuce (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Using red coral as a salad base leaves the dressing, toppings and accompaniments to assess. A green leaf cannot make an unspecified prepared salad low FODMAP by itself. Keep a note of added ingredients if you are comparing tolerance across meals that look similar but use different dressings.
Gut-friendly ways to eat red coral lettuce (raw)
Separate the leaves, wash and dry them, then weigh before adding the rest of the salad. You could use the leaves in a sandwich, wrap or mixed side salad. The two-cup description is approximate because whole leaves and finely torn pieces pack differently. With a mixed-leaf bag, identify the other varieties rather than counting the entire packet as red coral.
Frequently asked questions
Does red coral have the same limits as radicchio?
The checked entries differ. Red coral has a written low range up to 500 g, while radicchio shows larger portions with changing ratings. Use the guide matching your leaves.
Can I use this rating for a dressed salad kit?
Only the plain red coral component is covered. Dressing sachets, toppings and any other leaves need consideration as part of the actual kit and portion.
Why weigh red coral when the app gives cups?
The 75 g weight is more consistent than loosely or tightly packed cups. This is especially useful when comparing whole leaves with chopped salad portions.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Lettuce, red coral, 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.