Rice Bran Oil

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Rice bran oil is low FODMAP at the listed 20 ml serving. This is an oil entry, so its volume should not be applied to rice bran, rice flour or cooked rice.

Serving sizes for rice bran oil

The listed low amount is 20 ml of oil. The additional 500 g reference is not a suggested serving.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Rice Bran Oil and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon20 mlNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 20 ml

Is rice bran oil low FODMAP?

All six FODMAP groups are low at 20 ml. A further low reference is recorded at 500 g, a weight-based reference that is not a recommended portion or a volume measurement. No moderate or high threshold is supplied for this preparation. A ready-made product containing rice bran oil may have other ingredients to check.

Rice Bran Oil and IBS: what to know

When tracking meals with IBS, record the cooking oil along with marinades, batters and sauces. A food cooked in rice bran oil is not described completely by the oil's rating. Keeping a recipe or label is especially useful when comparing a home-cooked dish with a commercially prepared version.

Gut-friendly ways to eat rice bran oil

Measure rice bran oil into the pan or a small mixing bowl before cooking, following the product's instructions. Divide the recipe amount across the portions served and note any obvious oil left behind. For a different cooking oil, use the peanut oil guide rather than assuming its ingredient name describes the same food.

Frequently asked questions

Is rice bran oil the same food as rice bran?

No. The oil and the bran are different forms. Use a separate bran entry for cereal ingredients or baking additions.

How much rice bran oil is low FODMAP?

The standard low serving is 20 ml. Use a measure when allocating oil to a shared recipe.

Does a snack cooked in rice bran oil inherit this rating?

No. The snack's other ingredients and serving size matter. The cooking oil alone does not establish the finished food's rating.

How do I count rice bran oil in a marinade?

Record the oil and other ingredients added. Some marinade may remain unused, so the recipe amount is an estimate rather than an exact intake measurement.

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Sources and editorial notes

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.