Vegetarian Mince (Sunflower Seed Based)
Legumes & Tofu · Meat Alternatives
The sunflower-seed-based vegetarian mince in the Monash app is low FODMAP at 7 g, listed as two tablespoons. The 19 g serving, listed as five tablespoons, is high. No moderate portion was shown in the checked entry, so this guide does not invent one between those amounts.
Serving sizes for vegetarian mince (sunflower seed based)
Sunflower-seed mince: 7 g green and 19 g red. No amber serving or dry-to-rehydrated conversion was verified.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 tablespoons | 19 g | Fructans 0.3 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 7 g | Fructans 0.04 g |
Breakdown for 5 tablespoons
Is vegetarian mince (sunflower seed based) low FODMAP?
Both GOS and fructans are red at 19 g and green at 7 g. A processed sunflower-seed mince has its own result, separate from plain sunflower seeds. The name of its main ingredient therefore cannot establish the rating for the finished product or another brand's formulation.
Vegetarian Mince (Sunflower Seed Based) and IBS: what to know
The small 7 g green serving may suit a measured ingredient contribution, but it should not be mistaken for a whole mince-based meal. When deciding whether this product fits your plate, consider its actual quantity and the other foods served with it. The red 19 g result is not a prediction that every person will react identically.
Gut-friendly ways to eat vegetarian mince (sunflower seed based)
Use a scale to check a small portion instead of relying on how tightly flakes or pieces fill a spoon. Follow the product's preparation directions and confirm its form against the current reference. The inspected entry does not specify a dry-to-soaked conversion; a larger rehydrated allowance cannot be calculated from these two weights alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use sunflower-seed portions for sunflower mince?
No. The processed mince is a separate app entry. A serving guide for plain seeds does not establish the amount of this product.
Why is there no moderate serving on this page?
The checked app entry provides a 7 g low serving and a 19 g high serving. An intermediate rating cannot be assigned just by averaging those weights.
What can I compare it with for a mince-based recipe?
Cooked soy-protein mince and plain mycoprotein mince have separately checked guides. Match their ingredients and preparation before using either as a substitute.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Meat alternative, vegetarian, mince (sunflower seed based)” 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.