Yellow Jackfruit (Canned, Drained)

TLDRLast updated 27 September 2026

Yellow jackfruit, canned and drained, has a low-FODMAP serving of 45 g, approximately one-third of a cup, in the inspected Monash entry. The 60 g half-cup reference is moderate, while 140 g, about one cup, is high. These figures belong to yellow jackfruit specifically.

Serving sizes for yellow jackfruit (canned, drained)

Yellow jackfruit, canned, drained: 45 g green, 60 g amber and 140 g red in fructose. The result is separate from young jackfruit.

Avoid
1 cupabout 140 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Yellow Jackfruit (Canned, Drained) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 cup140 gFructose 0.15 gAvoid
1/3 cup45 gFructose 0.05 gLow
1/2 cup60 gFructose 0.06 gModerate

Breakdown for 1 cup

0.2gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 cupabout 140 g

Is yellow jackfruit (canned, drained) low FODMAP?

Fructose is amber at 60 g and red at 140 g. Lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, GOS and fructans remain green. The entry does not name its canning liquid, so this guide retains the preparation as canned and drained without inventing a syrup or brine qualifier.

Yellow Jackfruit (Canned, Drained) and IBS: what to know

A recipe calling for jackfruit needs a closer look at which form is intended. Young canned jackfruit has a different checked pattern, so its broad green range should not be borrowed for yellow fruit. Record the food name as well as its drained portion when comparing meals.

Gut-friendly ways to eat yellow jackfruit (canned, drained)

Drain the yellow jackfruit and weigh it before adding it to a fruit bowl or another dish. The cup descriptions are approximate and should not be used to calculate precise weights of different-sized pieces. Compare canned lychees using their own drained portion if considering another canned fruit.

Frequently asked questions

Is half a cup of yellow jackfruit low FODMAP?

The checked half-cup reference weighs 60 g and is moderate. Its green portion is 45 g.

Does this verify jackfruit canned in a named type of liquid?

The observed entry says canned and drained without naming the liquid. The guide does not add a more specific product claim.

Can freeze-dried jackfruit use these portions?

No. Freeze-drying is a separate preparation, with its own app entry and smaller-weight comparisons.

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Sources and editorial notes

  • Monash University FODMAP Diet App

    Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Jackfruit, yellow, canned, 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.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.