Cassava
Is cassava low FODMAP?
Cassava is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 1/2 cup cooked (75g), GOS above).
A starchy root that is low at about half a cup per meal and rises in GOS at larger servings. Always cook it fully. Cassava flour is also a handy low-FODMAP baking swap in small amounts.
FODMAP subgroups to watch
Cassava contains GOS that can drive SIBO symptoms.
Portion threshold
High in GOS above ~1 1/4 cups. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.
Low-FODMAP vegetables to try instead
A single food is only half the story. Eating cassava in a bigger meal? See how it stacks with the rest of your plate.
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.