Pomelo

Moderate FODMAP (Caution)Safe to 1/2 cup segments (78g)

Is pomelo low FODMAP?

Pomelo is moderate FODMAP, safe in limited portions (Safe to 1/2 cup segments (78g)).

Untested by Monash, so pomelo is judged by its close cousin grapefruit: about half a cup of segments is a sensible low-FODMAP portion. Larger helpings build up fructans, so keep it modest.

FODMAP subgroups to watch

Pomelo contains fructans that can drive SIBO symptoms.

Portion threshold

Fructans climb above ~1 cup of segments. Single typical servings stay in the rated range; larger servings push past the threshold.

Low-FODMAP fruits to try instead

Banana, firm/unripeLow FODMAP BlueberriesLow FODMAP StrawberriesLow FODMAP RaspberriesLow FODMAP Kiwi fruit, greenLow FODMAP OrangeLow FODMAP

A single food is only half the story. Eating pomelo 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.