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 slice	French bread	1.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 slice	Rye bread	1.9 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 slice	White bread	0.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 slice	Whole-wheat bread	1.9 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 ounce	Wheat-bran cereal (dry)	5.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 ounce	Cornflakes	0.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 ounce	Oat bran (dry)	4.1 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 ounce	Oatmeal	3.3 Fiber Grams/Serving
1 ounce	Shredded wheat	2.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Brown rice (cooked)	1.8 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	White rice (cooked)	0.3 Fiber Grams/Serving
2 ounces	Spaghetti	1.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Peanuts (dry roasted)	5.8 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.