Tomatillo (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Raw tomatillo is low FODMAP at 75 g, approximately one medium, in the Monash app. The larger 250 g reference is moderate in GOS and 308 g is high in GOS. These observations describe the fresh raw food, not a serving of prepared salsa verde.
Serving sizes for tomatillo (raw)
Tomatillo, raw: 75 g green, 250 g amber and 308 g red. GOS drives the larger-portion pattern.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | 75 g | GOS 0.07 g | |
| 3 1/3 medium | 250 g | GOS 0.24 g | |
| 4 1/4 medium | 308 g | GOS 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 75 g
Is tomatillo (raw) low FODMAP?
GOS is the group that changes colour in the tomatillo detail panels. All six indicators are green at 75 g. At 250 g, about three and one-third medium, GOS is amber; at 308 g, roughly four and one-quarter medium, it is red. Fructose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol and fructans remain green.
Tomatillo (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Using a tomatillo in a recipe does not tell you the rating of the finished sauce. The type and amount of chilli, onion and other additions can matter independently. Recording the tomatillo separately also helps avoid confusing a green-looking tomato product with the specific food checked here.
Gut-friendly ways to eat tomatillo (raw)
Remove the papery husk, wash the tomatillo and weigh the edible raw portion before adding it to a recipe. If you roast or simmer it, keep the starting amount for portion calculations rather than inventing a cooked-weight conversion. Canned tomatillos in brine have a distinct drained preparation and source note.
Frequently asked questions
Are tomatillo and ordinary green tomato the same reference?
The app entry is specifically named tomatillo. It does not establish the rating of an unripe ordinary tomato or another product simply because it is green.
Can I borrow the canned tomatillo range for fresh produce?
No. Canned tomatillo in brine, drained, is a separate entry. The raw guide keeps its own green, amber and red reference points.
Does blending make the whole salsa equivalent to tomatillo?
Blending mixes ingredients but does not turn them into a single-food portion. Assess the tomatillo amount, other additions and the quantity of salsa you eat.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Tomatillo, 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.