How the diets react
Diet Ratings
Mung beans contain approximately 14g net carbs per cooked cup. While slightly lower than other legumes, they still exceed keto limits and are incompatible.
Whole plant-based legume. Complete protein profile. No animal products or derivatives.
Legumes are explicitly excluded from paleo diet. Mung beans contain lectins and phytic acid that were not part of Paleolithic food sources.
Mung beans are legumes with excellent nutritional profile. While less traditional in Mediterranean regions, they align with core principles of plant-based, minimally processed legumes.
Legume; plant-derived protein and carbohydrates. Excluded under carnivore rules.
Mung beans are legumes, which are explicitly excluded from Whole30 for the entire 30-day period.
Mung beans contain moderate GOS levels. Monash University data suggests low-FODMAP status at restricted portions (approximately 1/4 cup cooked), but high-FODMAP at larger servings. Serving size is critical.
Monash University rates mung beans as low-FODMAP at 1/4 cup cooked serving, but clinical FODMAP practitioners often recommend avoidance due to cumulative GOS content and individual variability in tolerance.
Excellent DASH legume. High in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and plant-based protein. Low sodium when prepared without salt. Supports blood pressure reduction.
Legume with ~14g protein and ~39g carbs per cooked cup. Lower glycemic index than many beans; sprouted form has reduced carbs. Dr. Sears' writings less specific on mung beans; some practitioners favor sprouted versions for lower glycemic load.
Sprouted mung beans score higher (6-7) due to reduced carb content; unsprouted versions score 5. Dr. Sears did not extensively categorize mung beans specifically.
Legume with strong anti-inflammatory properties. High in polyphenols, fiber, and resistant starch. Excellent plant-based protein source. Low glycemic index. Particularly valued in Asian anti-inflammatory traditions.
Good protein (14g per cooked cup), high fiber (15g per cup), low fat, easy to digest, nutrient-dense. Lighter texture than larger beans makes them particularly gentle on GLP-1 stomachs.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.