Semi Sun-Dried Tomato (Drained)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Semi sun-dried tomatoes, drained, are low FODMAP at 13 g in the Monash app. The 16 g portion is moderate in fructose and 19 g is high. This is a specific semi-dried preparation, so neither a raw-tomato portion nor a different dried-tomato entry should replace it.

Serving sizes for semi sun-dried tomato (drained)

Semi sun-dried tomato, drained: 13 g green, 16 g amber and 19 g red. A small change in the listed amount changes its reference rating.

Moderate
16 gabout 4 tomato pieces

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Semi Sun-Dried Tomato (Drained) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
4 pieces16 gFructose 0.05 gModerate
3 1/4 pieces13 gFructose 0.04 gLow
4 3/4 pieces19 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid

Breakdown for 16 g

0.05gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
16 gabout 4 tomato pieces

Is semi sun-dried tomato (drained) low FODMAP?

The low reference is described as about three and a quarter pieces, with all six indicators green. At 16 g, around four pieces, fructose is amber; at 19 g, about four and three-quarter pieces, it is red. The other five group indicators remain green. Actual pieces vary, making weighing more useful than counting alone.

Semi Sun-Dried Tomato (Drained) and IBS: what to know

Semi-dried tomatoes are often used as a flavouring in a sandwich, salad or dip rather than as the main vegetable component. That makes a small measured amount practical to track. Check the product's added seasonings and the rest of the recipe, particularly when tomatoes are part of a marinated antipasto mix.

Gut-friendly ways to eat semi sun-dried tomato (drained)

Drain the tomatoes before weighing the portion, then chop or slice them to distribute through your meal. Keep any dressing added afterwards separate in your recipe notes. If you want fresh tomato slices instead, compare raw Roma tomato or truss tomato using their own portions.

Frequently asked questions

Are four pieces a low FODMAP portion?

The app's four-piece estimate is 16 g, which is amber. Its green reference is 13 g, so weigh your pieces when portioning.

Does this include the surrounding oil or marinade?

The source specifies drained tomatoes. The verified amount is not a spoonful of tomatoes plus a pool of surrounding liquid.

Can I treat fully dried tomatoes as the same preparation?

No. This record explicitly says semi sun-dried and drained. A fully dried or differently prepared tomato needs a matching reference.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Tomato, semi sun-dried, drained” 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.

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