Did you know that each food takes a different amount of time to digest in our stomach? Knowing these can help you improve your well-being and better organize your meals.
Water – 5 minutes
Watermelon – 20 minutes
Apple – 40 minutes
Egg – 30 minutes
Carrot – 50 minutes
Potato – 60 minutes
Chicken – 2 to 3 hours
Almonds / Cashews – 2 to 3 hours
Tip: Combine foods based on their digestion times to feel lighter and have more energy.
Food Digestion Times: What Your Stomach Won’t Tell You
Did you know that different foods take different amounts of time to digest? Here's a handy guide to help you optimize your meals and support better digestion:
Fruits & Vegetables
• Watery fruits (watermelon, melon): 20–30 min
• Apples, pears, grapes: 30–40 min
• Citrus fruits (oranges, kiwi, strawberries): 30–40 min
• Raw vegetables (lettuce, cucumber): 30–40 min
• Cooked vegetables (carrots, broccoli): 40–50 min
Carbohydrates
• White bread, white rice, pasta: 1–2 hrs
• Whole grains (quinoa, oats): 2 hrs
• Potatoes, sweet potatoes: 1.5–2 hrs
Proteins
• Eggs: 30–45 min
• White fish: 30 min
• Fatty fish (salmon, tuna): 45–60 min
• Skinless chicken: 1.5–2 hrs
• Red meat: 3–4 hrs
• Legumes (lentils, chickpeas): 2–3 hrs
Dairy Products
• Milk, yogurt: 1–2 hrs.
