Sugar Banana (Ripe, Peeled, Raw)
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Ripe sugar banana has a low-FODMAP portion of 112 g peeled and raw, approximately one medium fruit, in the inspected Monash entry. A 191 g reference, around one and three-quarter medium fruits, is moderate. At 285 g, about two and a half medium fruits, the rating is high.
Serving sizes for sugar banana (ripe, peeled, raw)
Ripe sugar banana, peeled raw: 112 g green, 191 g amber and 285 g red in fructose. The other five groups remain green.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | 112 g | Fructose 0.03 g | |
| 1 3/4 medium | 191 g | Fructose 0.05 g | |
| 2 1/2 medium | 285 g | Fructose 0.15 g |
Breakdown for 112 g
Is sugar banana (ripe, peeled, raw) low FODMAP?
Fructose is moderate at 191 g and high at 285 g. Lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans stay green in these panels. The changing group should therefore not be assumed to be fructans simply because another banana preparation has a fructan-based pattern.
Sugar Banana (Ripe, Peeled, Raw) and IBS: what to know
For a recipe using multiple bananas, record how much ripe sugar banana goes into each portion eaten. The source gives ingredient references, not a rating for the complete recipe. Keep the variety visible in your notes instead of reducing the description to ripe banana alone.
Gut-friendly ways to eat sugar banana (ripe, peeled, raw)
Remove the peel and measure the fruit before mashing or slicing it. If the fruit is still firm, compare firm sugar banana, which has a different explicit green range. Dried banana chips need a separate weight reference and should not be treated as fresh fruit with a different texture.
Frequently asked questions
Is every ripe banana high FODMAP at one medium fruit?
This specific sugar-banana entry is green at its 112 g medium-fruit reference. Different varieties should be checked separately.
Are fructans the high group at 285 g?
No. Fructose is high at that amount, while fructans remain green in the inspected panel.
Can I use the firm sugar banana's range for ripe fruit?
The ripe and firm preparations have separate app descriptions. Use the one that matches the fruit you are measuring.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Banana, sugar, ripe, peeled, 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.