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 Fiber 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

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