Mung Beans
Legumes — purine content 62mg per 100g
Medium Purine
62
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation during remission.
Diet Advice
Mung beans have moderate purine content. Plant purines are less problematic than animal purines. Enjoy in small portions, especially as mung bean soup which is hydrating.
Recommended Preparation
In soups, porridge, or as sprouts. Cook thoroughly.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 62mg per 100g of Mung Beans (Medium purine, yellow zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mung Beans: is it high in purines?
Mung Beans: 62mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Mung Beans during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Mung Beans out, or keep the portion small: at 62mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Mung Beans?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Mung Beans include: Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.