Fiber Guide
Using the following guide, look up your favorite foods
and find out how much fiber each serving can provide.
Vegetables and Legumes |
| 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 |
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* Source: Food Processor Nutrient Analysis Software Version 9.6, 2004
