Butter beans

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 1/4 cup canned & rinsed (35g)

Is butter beans low FODMAP?

Butter beans is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 1/4 cup canned & rinsed (35g)).

Canned and rinsed butter beans (lima beans) are low at about 1/4 cup; larger servings climb in GOS.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Butter beans contains GOS that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

GOS climbs above ~1/4 cup. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP proteins to try instead

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FODMAP thresholds follow the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet research. Tolerance is individual. Unsibo is a wellness companion; it is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.