| Preparation | Gas | Binding | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 5.0 | 1.2 | 6.4 |
| Steamed | 4.5 | 1.2 | 5.2 |
| Boiled & drained | 3.7 | 1.2 | 4.5 |
| Roasted (low oil)usual | 5.0 | 1.2 | 5.8 |
| Sautéed | 5.0 | 1.2 | 5.8 |
| Puréed / mashed / peeled | 5.0 | 1.3 | 5.5 |
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Worth knowing: strong effect on odour
Glucosinolates break down into sulphur compounds during digestion.
Boiling and draining softens both the residue and some of the sulphur. Smaller servings help more than you would expect.
This sits outside the GASP score, which measures how hard a food is on your output. How odour works
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Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.