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Broad beans (fava)

High FODMAP

A regular serving exceeds the safe serving. Check how much fits: it is not a ban.

Safe serving

0 g

Typical serving

180 g

A normal serving is 180 g and the safe one 0 g: that gap is what decides whether it sits well.

FODMAPs in relevant amounts

GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides)

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Is Broad beans (fava) low in FODMAPs?

In a regular serving, no: Broad beans (fava) is high in FODMAPs. The safe serving (0 g) is far smaller than a normal serving; if you eat it, adjust the amount and watch your tolerance.

Educational information, not medical advice. Data compiled from public scientific literature and verified food by food.

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Broad beans Why does it upset you?
HIGH Broad beans (fava)
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Broad beans Why does it upset you?
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up to 90 g · Edamame
up to 170 g · Tofu (firm)
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Broad beans Why does it upset you? HIGH avoid
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Broad beans Why does it upset you?
HIGH avoid · Broad beans (fava)
LOW up to 90 g · Edamame
LOW up to 170 g · Tofu (firm)
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FODMAPsFructans, GOS, Lactose, Fructose, Sorbitol, Mannitol.
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Broad beans Why does it upset you? Alternative: Edamame ✓
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