Tomatillo (Canned in Brine, Drained)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Tomatillos canned in brine and drained are low FODMAP at 75 g, described as one cup, in the Monash app. The entry also explicitly reports a low-FODMAP range up to 500 g. That range is not a suggested serving size, and it does not rate every tomatillo-based sauce.
Serving sizes for tomatillo (canned in brine, drained)
Canned tomatillo in brine, drained: 75 g green, with an explicit low-FODMAP range note up to 500 g. Treat that note as source context, not a meal target.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 75 g | None detected | |
| 500 g portion | 500 g | None detected |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is tomatillo (canned in brine, drained) low FODMAP?
The inspected canned-tomatillo panel shows six green indicators at 75 g. No amber or red portion is listed in this entry. Draining is part of the preparation being described; the app's range note should not be used as evidence about the brine itself or about tomatillos packed in a different sauce.
Tomatillo (Canned in Brine, Drained) and IBS: what to know
For salsa verde or another tomatillo sauce, check what accompanies the tomatillos. Onion, garlic, chilli and other additions need to be considered separately, together with your share of the recipe. A green base ingredient does not determine the FODMAP rating or tolerability of the entire condiment.
Gut-friendly ways to eat tomatillo (canned in brine, drained)
Drain the canned tomatillos and weigh the solids before chopping or blending them. Retain the drained ingredient weight in your recipe notes, so later additions do not obscure how much tomatillo you eat. The raw tomatillo guide is the appropriate comparison when starting with fresh produce.
Frequently asked questions
Does the green result automatically apply to salsa verde?
No. Salsa verde is a recipe with other ingredients. This guide only establishes the checked canned, brine-drained tomatillo reference.
Should I include the liquid when weighing canned tomatillos?
For this entry, remove the brine and weigh the drained tomatillos. A portion measured with liquid would not match the verified preparation.
Can I use the 500 g range note for raw tomatillos?
The statement belongs to the canned, drained entry. Fresh raw tomatillos have separate listed portion ratings and need their own guide.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Tomatillo, canned in brine, 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.