Top 10 Foods Highest in Fiber
Dietary fiber (dietary fiber, roughage) is an essential nutrient required for proper digestion of foods and helping you feel full. (1)
Health benefits of fiber include reduced blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and a decreased risk for stroke, diabetes, and various gastrointestinal diseases. (1)
High fiber foods include beans, lentils, avocados, chia seeds, acorn squash, green peas, collard greens, broccoli, oranges, and sweet potato. (2) The current daily value (DV) for dietary fiber is 25 grams. (3)
Below is a list of high fiber foods, for more, see the extended lists of fiber rich foods, vegetables high in fiber, fruits high in fiber, beans high in fiber, and grains high in fiber.
Top 10 Foods High in Fiber
#1: Navy Beans
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 76% DV (19g) | 42% DV (11g) |
More Beans and Legumes High in Fiber
-63% DV in 1 cup of lentils-53% DV in 1 cup of white beans
-48% DV in 1 cup of adzuki beans
-44% DV in 1 cup of pinto beans
-38% DV in 1 cup of lima beans
-36% DV in 1 cup of chickpeas
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#2: Avocados
| Fiber per Avocado | Fiber per 100g |
| 54% DV (13g) | 27% DV (7g) |
#3: Chia Seeds
| Fiber per oz(~2 Tblsp) | Fiber per 100g |
| 39% DV (10g) | 138% DV (34g) |
Other Nuts and Seeds High in Fiber
-22% DV per oz of flaxseeds-15% DV per oz of pumpkin and squash seeds
-11% DV per oz of sesame seeds
-11% DV per oz of sunflower seeds
-10% DV per oz of almonds
-9% DV per oz of pistachios
-8% DV per oz of pecans
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#4: Acorn Squash
| Fiber per Cup Cooked | Fiber per 100g |
| 36% DV (9g) | 18% DV (4g) |
Other Squash High in Fiber
-40% DV in 1 cup of hubbard squash-26% DV in 1 cup of butternut squash
-23% DV in 1 cup of winter squash
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#5: Green Peas
| Fiber per Cup Cooked | Fiber per 100g |
| 35% DV (9g) | 22% DV (6g) |
#6: Collard Greens
| Fiber per Cup Cooked | Fiber per 100g |
| 30% DV (8g) | 16% DV (4g) |
Other Green Leafy Vegetables High in Fiber
-20% DV in 1 cup of turnip greens-17% DV in 1 cup of spinach
-17% DV in 1 cup of escarole
-17% DV in 1 cup of Swiss chard
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#7: Broccoli
| Fiber per Cup Cooked | Fiber per 100g |
| 21% DV (5g) | 13% DV (3g) |
#8: Whole Wheat Pasta
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 18% DV (5g) | 16% DV (4g) |
Other Whole Grains High in Fiber
-33% DV per cup of bulgur-30% DV per cup of kamut
-14% DV per cup of brown rice
-8% DV in a slice of whole wheat bread
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#9: Oranges
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 17% DV (4g) | 10% DV (2g) |
#10: Sweet Potatoes
| Fiber per Cup | Fiber per 100g |
| 16% DV (4g) | 12% DV (3g) |
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Extended List of Fiber Rich Foods
| Food | Serving | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Mamey Apple | per fruit | 102% DV (25g) |
| #2 Passion-Fruit (Granadilla) | per cup | 98% DV (25g) |
| #3 Sapodilla | per fruit | 51% DV (13g) |
| #4 Mamey Sapote | 1 cup chopped | 38% DV (9g) |
| #5 Natto | per cup | 38% DV (9g) |
| #6 Durian | per cup chopped | 37% DV (9g) |
| #7 Guavas | per cup | 36% DV (9g) |
| #8 Bulgur (Cracked Wheat) | per cup | 33% DV (8g) |
| #9 Edamame (Green Soybeans) | per cup | 32% DV (8g) |
| #10 Taro Root | per cup | 27% DV (7g) |
| #11 Persimmon | per fruit | 24% DV (6g) |
| #12 Dried Coconut | per oz | 19% DV (5g) |
| #13 Bran | per tablespoon | 6% DV (2g) |
How much fiber do you need each day?
The percent daily value (%DV) for fiber is 25 grams per day (3) and the adequate intake (AI) for adults is 38 grams per day. (4)
The Percent Daily Value (%DV) is shown on food labels to help the "average" consumer compare foods, while the adequate intake (AI) is meant to give people a more accurate daily target by age and gender. In this case, the daily value for fiber is likely set too low and should be revised higher by the FDA.
Here is the breakout of the adequate intake by age and gender for fiber: (4)
- 1-3 years old: 19g/day
- 4-8 years old: 25g/day
- Boys 9-13 years old: 31g/day
- Boys 14-18 years old: 38g/day
- Girls 9-18 years old: 26g/day
- Men 19-50 years old: 38g/day
- Men 50+ years old: 30g/day
- Women 19-50 years old: 25g/day
- Women 50+ years old: 21g/day
- Pregnant and Lactating Women: 28-29g/day
Differences in fiber requirements between men and women are established based on estimated energy needs, and data which suggests the amount of fiber for protective health affects against cardiovascular disease. In other words, men should consume more fiber to gain the health benefits.(4)
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