Fiber Guide

Using the following guide, look up your favorite foods and find out how much fiber each serving can provide.

Fiber Guide
Size of Serving	Food	Fiber Grams/Serving*
1 medium	Apple (with peel)	3.3 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Apricot	3.1 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 medium	Banana	3.1 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Blackberries	7.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Blueberries	3.5 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Cantaloupe	1.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 medium	Grapefruit	2.8 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Grapes	1.3 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 medium	Orange	3.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 medium	Pear (with peel)	4.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Pineapple	2.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 medium	Plum	1.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Prunes (dried)	6.1 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Raspberries	8.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 cup	Strawberries	3.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 slice	Watermelon	1.1 Fiber Grams/Serving

* Source: Food Processor Nutrient Analysis Software Version 9.6, 2004

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* Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult dose of Metamucil has at least 2.1 grams of this soluble fiber. Use as directed. May contain trace amounts of gluten. If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product. This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.

^† THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.