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Watermelon

Fruits
GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)· per 150 g serving
PreparationGasBindingOverall
Rawusual6.70.97.6
Flavour
2.5
Mild
BlandBam
Nutrition (how nutrient-dense)
Nutritious

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Rockmelon or honeydew

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

Watermelon is high in fructose, fructans and polyols; rockmelon and honeydew are low-FODMAP melons at a normal serve.

Combined load for these items is 7.5 vs 7.6 for watermelon — about 0.1 points lower.

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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.