Is Butter beans, canned Low FODMAP?
High FODMAP
Butter beans, canned is high FODMAP. It's best avoided during the elimination phase.
Serving thresholds
| Serving | FODMAP level | Data quality |
|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (90 g) · canned | High | Derived from composition |
Thresholds are per sitting. FODMAP load stacks across a meal — two “low” servings of different foods can still add up.
Which FODMAPs are in butter beans, canned?
During reintroduction, test the group above one at a time — tolerating butter beans, canned depends on your personal threshold for GOS, not on the food itself.
Good to know
Butter beans (lima beans) are high in GOS at half-cup serves.
Where these numbers come from
- Peer-reviewed paper: Biesiekierski JR et al. (2011) Quantification of fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides and other short-chain carbohydrates in processed grains and cereals. J Hum Nutr Diet 24(2):154–76.
- Peer-reviewed paper: Varney J et al. (2017) FODMAPs: food composition, defining cutoff values and international application. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 32(S1):53–61.
Phase derives serving thresholds from published research and food-composition data so every number is auditable.
Related foods
This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. FODMAP content varies with ripeness, processing, and brand. Always work with your doctor or a registered dietitian on dietary changes for IBS.