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Corn, or what we commonly refer to as “corn on the cob” is low FODMAP in small serves, but it does become high FODMAP in larger serves. Half a corn cob (38g) is considered a small serve, whereas one cob (75g) is considered high FODMAP.
Like any food, determining its FODMAP level depends on the form it comes in and how much of it (or portion size) you’re going to be eating, so other variations of corn and corn-based products are going to have different FODMAP levels.
The main FODMAP culprit in corn is sorbitol, a naturally occurring polyol. Polyols are a type of short-chain carbohydrate found in some fruits and vegetables that can trigger symptoms of medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is why it’s no surprise that corn is considered high FODMAP in moderate and large serving sizes.
Frozen produce is nutritionally similar to fresh produce, so frozen corn is likely to be high FODMAP in portions similar to fresh corn. Stick to the serving size of 38 grams (or half a cob) when eating frozen corn.
Corn can be enjoyed on a FODMAP diet, however portion size is important. If you’re eating corn on the cob, limit your serving to half a cob as one cob is high FODMAP. A lot of corn products and snacks are low FODMAP at one serving.
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Reviewed by healthylife health experts January 2023.