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Spinach

Vegetables · Leafy Greens

TLDRLast updated 7 October 2026

Identify baby or English spinach. Both linked entries use raw weight; cooked spinach needs its own weight basis. See Spinach (Baby, Raw), Spinach (English, Raw). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Serving sizes for spinach

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Low
2.5 cupsabout 75 g
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Spinach and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
2.5 cups raw / 1/2 cup cooked
Reference portionNot availableModerate
Reference portionNot availableHigh

Is spinach low FODMAP?

Identify baby or English spinach. Both linked entries use raw weight; cooked spinach needs its own weight basis. This broad entry does not establish one verified portion for every food covered by its name. Use the matching specific entry for numerical guidance.

Spinach and IBS: what to know

Preparation can affect how food references are compared. Read the background guidance. This source does not verify the legacy numerical table.

Gut-friendly ways to eat spinach

Identify baby or English spinach. Both linked entries use raw weight; cooked spinach needs its own weight basis. See Spinach (Baby, Raw), Spinach (English, Raw). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Recipes with spinach

Frequently asked questions

Which specific food should I choose?

Identify baby or English spinach. Both linked entries use raw weight; cooked spinach needs its own weight basis. See Spinach (Baby, Raw), Spinach (English, Raw). Choose only a preparation that matches your food.

Can I apply this table to all of these preparations?

No single verified table covers this broad entry. Select the preparation that matches your food and use its own portion guidance.

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Related foods

Spinach (Baby, Raw)VegetablesLowSpinach (English, Raw)VegetablesLow

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.