Mung / Green Gram (Dried, Husked, Split, Boiled, Drained)
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Mung / green gram that is husked, split, boiled and drained has a low FODMAP serving of 49 g. The Monash entry lists 58 g as moderate and 282 g as high. The serving figures describe the cooked split pulse, not its dried packet weight.
Serving sizes for mung / green gram (dried, husked, split, boiled, drained)
Husked split mung, boiled and drained: 49 g low, 58 g moderate and 282 g high. The raw dry weight is not the serving weight.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 282 g | Fructans 0.49 g | |
| 2 tablespoons | 49 g | Fructans 0.08 g | |
| 1/4 cup | 58 g | Fructans 0.1 g |
Breakdown for 1 cup
Is mung / green gram (dried, husked, split, boiled, drained) low FODMAP?
GOS and fructans are both amber at 58 g and red at 282 g. This entry includes both husking and splitting, so it should not be used as a catch-all rating for every mung product. Whole boiled mung beans are separately green at 80 g. Sprouts and foods made from mung starch also need their own reference rather than either cooked-pulse allowance.
Mung / Green Gram (Dried, Husked, Split, Boiled, Drained) and IBS: what to know
For a meal containing split mung, the 49 g green reference applies to the drained pulse itself. A smooth dhal can make it difficult to see how much pulse is in each bowl after liquid has been added. Keep track of the preparation and recipe yield if you are comparing portions, and avoid assigning the finished dish a green rating from its total weight.
Gut-friendly ways to eat mung / green gram (dried, husked, split, boiled, drained)
Match your packet to husked, split mung or green gram, then cook as directed and drain before weighing. Portion the cooked pulse before combining it with rice or vegetables. If substituting whole mung beans, use the whole-bean entry and the cooking directions for that ingredient instead of simply changing the colour of the pulse in the same calculation.
Frequently asked questions
Does green gram mean the same entry as mung here?
The checked app entry includes both names but specifically describes a dried, husked and split preparation that has been boiled and drained.
Can I eat 80 g because whole mung beans are green at that weight?
The 80 g result belongs to whole boiled mung beans. This split, husked entry has a listed green portion of 49 g, so the whole-bean figure should not be transferred.
Does this guide cover mung noodles?
No. Noodles made using mung ingredients are processed foods with their own composition and serving guidance. The 49 g split-pulse result does not rate a noodle bowl.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Bean, mung / Green gram, dried, husked, split, 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.