Sugar Pumpkin / Squash (Peeled, Raw)
Vegetables · Squash
Raw peeled sugar pumpkin, listed as sugar pumpkin / squash in Monash, is low FODMAP at 46 g, around one-third of a cup. Its 59 g reference is moderate and 75 g is high overall. The preparation qualifier matters: these weights refer to peeled pumpkin flesh before cooking.
Serving sizes for sugar pumpkin / squash (peeled, raw)
Peeled sugar pumpkin: 46 g green, 59 g amber and 75 g red, measured raw after peeling.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 cup | 75 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 1/3 cup | 46 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 1/2 cup | 59 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 0.67 cups
Is sugar pumpkin / squash (peeled, raw) low FODMAP?
The green sugar-pumpkin panel has six green groups. At 59 g, or about half a cup, fructans are amber. At the 75 g two-thirds-cup reference, fructans turn red while GOS becomes amber. Fructose, lactose, mannitol and sorbitol remain green across the observed panels.
Sugar Pumpkin / Squash (Peeled, Raw) and IBS: what to know
When a recipe calls for sugar pumpkin, retain the variety name instead of recording only 'pumpkin'. Substituting a different pumpkin does not automatically preserve these reference amounts. For IBS meal notes, separating the weighed pumpkin from stock, dairy and other ingredients makes the finished dish easier to describe accurately.
Gut-friendly ways to eat sugar pumpkin / squash (peeled, raw)
Remove the peel and prepare the sugar-pumpkin flesh before weighing the raw portion, then cook it for the recipe. If making a batch of soup, divide the known pumpkin amount by the portions actually served. Compare skin-on sugar pumpkin for an unpeeled preparation or canned pumpkin purée when that is the ingredient specified.
Frequently asked questions
Does the weight include sugar pumpkin's peel?
No. This entry explicitly specifies peeled raw sugar pumpkin. Keeping the peel changes which verified food record matches your preparation.
Does 'sugar pumpkin' mean this guide covers added sugar?
Sugar pumpkin is the food name in the app. This record describes that pumpkin, not a sweetened pumpkin mixture or a recipe containing sugar.
Can a full bowl of pumpkin soup use the 46 g reference?
The reference applies to the pumpkin ingredient, not the bowl's total weight. Work from the recipe's pumpkin amount and assess the other ingredients separately.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Pumpkin / Squash, sugar, 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.