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Food Sources of soluble fiber

Food Source SolubleFiber (g) TotalFiber (g)
CEREAL GRAINS (1/2 cup cooked)
Barley 1 4
Oatmeal 1 2
Oatbran 1 3
Seeds
Psyllium seeds, ground (1 Tbsp) 5 6
FRUIT (1 medium fruit)
Apple 1 4
Bananas 1 3
Blackberries (½ cup) 1 4
Citrus Fruit (orange, grapefruit) 2 2-3
Nectarines 1 2
Peaches 1 2
Pears 2 4
Plums 1 1.5
Prunes (¼ cup) 1.5 3
LEGUMES (½ cup cooked)
Beans
Black Beans 2 5.5
Kidney Beans 3 6
Lima Beans 3.5 6.5
Navy Beans 2 6
Northern Beans 1.5 5.5
Pinto Beans 2 7
Lentils (yellow, green, orange) 1 8
Peas
Chick Peas 1 6
Black eyed Peas 1 5.5
VEGETABLES (½ cup cooked)
Broccoli 1 1.5
Brussels Sprouts 3 4.5
Carrots 1 2.5

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