Fibre Food Guide
Using the following guide, look up your favorite foods and find out how much fibre each serving can provide.
| Size of Serving | Food | Fibre Grams/Serving* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | French bread | 1.0 |
| 1 slice | Rye bread | 1.9 |
| 1 slice | White bread | 0.7 |
| 1 slice | Whole-wheat bread | 1.9 |
| 1 ounce | Wheat-bran cereal (dry) | 5.0 |
| 1 ounce | Cornflakes | 0.7 |
| 1 ounce | Oat bran (dry) | 4.1 |
| 1 ounce | Oatmeal | 3.3 |
| 1 ounce | Shredded wheat | 2.7 |
| 1/2 cup | Brown rice (cooked) | 1.8 |
| 1/2 cup | White rice (cooked) | 0.3 |
| 2 ounces | Spaghetti | 1.0 |
| 1/2 cup | Peanuts (dry roasted) | 5.8 |
* Source: Food Processor Nutrient Analysis Software Version 9.6, 2004
The dietary fibre in Metamucil Fibrecaps is great for low-carb dieters because they have zero net carbs.
