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 globe	Artichoke	6.5 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Asparagus	1.8 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Green beans (canned)	1.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Kidney beans	5.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Pinto beans	7.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Broccoli	2.6 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Cabbage, green (cooked)	1.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Carrots	2.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Cauliflower (cooked)	1.7 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Celery (raw)	0.9 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Corn	2.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Eggplant	1.2 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Green peas	4.4 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Potato (baked with skin)	1.6 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Spinach	3.5 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Tomato	1.0 Fiber Grams/Serving
1/2 cup	Zucchini	1.3 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.