Key takeaways
- One medium orange (130 g) is low FODMAP — a normal portion of fruit.
- Orange juice at 125 ml is low FODMAP; larger glasses (250 ml) may accumulate fructose.
- Mandarins and clementines are also low FODMAP at 2 fruits (120 g).
- Orange peel / zest is low FODMAP and a great flavour addition to baking and dressings.
When apples, pears, and mangoes are off the table, finding reliable low-FODMAP fruit can feel limiting. Oranges provide a genuinely useful, vitamin C-rich option at a satisfying portion.
FODMAP status at a glance
- —Orange, 1 medium (130 g): low FODMAP
- —Mandarin / clementine, 2 fruits (120 g): low FODMAP
- —Orange juice, 125 ml: low FODMAP
- —Orange juice, 250 ml (a large glass): moderate–high FODMAP
- —Orange zest: low FODMAP
- —Blood orange (130 g): low FODMAP
Using orange in a low-FODMAP diet
- —Eat whole as a snack — peel and eat, or segment into a salad
- —Add zest to low-FODMAP pancakes, muffins, or salad dressings
- —Squeeze over salmon or chicken before roasting
- —Stick to 125 ml of juice if you prefer drinking citrus
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