Rice Bran (Unprocessed, Uncooked)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

Unprocessed, uncooked rice bran is low FODMAP at 16 g, about two tablespoons. All six FODMAP groups are low at this checked portion. A larger moderate or high serving is not provided.

Serving sizes for rice bran (unprocessed, uncooked)

The listed low rice-bran portion is 16 g in its uncooked state. Two tablespoons is an approximation; use the gram weight when comparing recipes or products.

Low
2 tablespoonsabout 16 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Rice Bran (Unprocessed, Uncooked) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
2 tablespoons16 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 2 tablespoons

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
2 tablespoonsabout 16 g

Is rice bran (unprocessed, uncooked) low FODMAP?

This result belongs to rice bran as an ingredient, not rice bran oil or a mixed breakfast cereal. The single low reference does not show an unlimited portion, and it should not be converted into a brown rice flour allowance. For another bran ingredient, see oat bran, which has a different listed weight even though both entries use a two-tablespoon household description.

Rice Bran (Unprocessed, Uncooked) and IBS: what to know

If rice bran is part of a breakfast or baking recipe, record its amount separately when considering how that meal suits your IBS. A low FODMAP classification concerns the checked ingredient portion; it does not establish a digestive benefit or promise that adding bran will improve symptoms. Keep the rest of the recipe visible in your meal notes.

Gut-friendly ways to eat rice bran (unprocessed, uncooked)

Weigh rice bran before combining it with wet ingredients and follow the product's preparation instructions. In a shared recipe, calculate how much dry bran is in the portion served rather than weighing only the finished food. Do not swap gram amounts based solely on the word bran: rice, oat and wheat entries differ. For storage and handling, use the packet guidance for the actual product you bought.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP serving of rice bran?

Unprocessed, uncooked rice bran is low at 16 g, approximately two tablespoons. All six FODMAP groups are low at that portion.

Are rice bran and rice bran oil the same entry?

No. Rice bran is the ingredient covered here, while rice bran oil is a separate product. Do not transfer the bran's 16 g serving to the oil.

Why do rice bran and oat bran have different gram weights?

The catalogue gives each ingredient its own portion. A household spoon description does not make the two ingredients identical by weight; use the oat-bran guide for oats.

Does this page establish a larger safe rice-bran portion?

No larger threshold is supplied in this entry. The evidence supports the listed 16 g low portion, without determining individual tolerance at other amounts.

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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.