Moth Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained, India)
Legumes & Tofu · Legumes
Moth beans prepared from dried, boiled and drained are low FODMAP at 25 g in the India-labelled Monash entry. The app lists 30 g as moderate and 150 g as high. The bean's cooked, drained weight is the relevant measurement for these portions.
Serving sizes for moth beans (dried, boiled, drained, india)
The India-labelled boiled, drained moth-bean entry lists 25 g green, 30 g amber and 150 g red.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 150 g | Fructans 0.5 g | |
| 1 tablespoon | 25 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 1/4 cup | 30 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is moth beans (dried, boiled, drained, india) low FODMAP?
At 30 g, GOS and fructans are amber; both are red at the 150 g serving. The 25 g green serving belongs to moth beans, not to any small pulse with a similar appearance. Whole mung beans have a separately listed 80 g green serving. Choosing the correct pulse name is therefore essential before borrowing a portion from another guide.
Moth Beans (Dried, Boiled, Drained, India) and IBS: what to know
Moth beans mixed through a rice dish may be difficult to measure once the meal is assembled. Set the moth-bean portion first if you are following the 25 g reference, then keep a note of the other ingredients. A change from boiled beans to sprouts or a mixed-pulse recipe also changes what you are assessing.
Gut-friendly ways to eat moth beans (dried, boiled, drained, india)
Keep the moth-bean label available while matching the ingredient to this entry. Follow the packet's preparation instructions, drain the cooked beans and weigh an individual portion before adding it to rice or vegetables. Do not use the total weight of a seasoned bean dish as though every gram were plain drained moth beans.
Frequently asked questions
Is 25 g the dried moth-bean amount?
It is the finished amount after boiling and draining. A 25 g measure taken from the dried packet does not reproduce the app's cooked serving.
Are moth beans and mung beans interchangeable for portions?
They have different checked entries. Moth beans are green at 25 g here, while whole boiled mung beans are green at 80 g.
Can I apply this to sprouted moth beans?
The entry checked for this page is boiled and drained, not sprouted. Sprouting creates a different preparation, so this guide does not establish its serving rating.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Bean, moth, dried, boiled, drained” checked directly on 27 September 2026. Portion weights, traffic-light ratings and the FODMAP groups described in this guide were verified in the app. This check does not validate numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue.