Version October 2024
| Fiber (g) | |
| Cereal (1/2 cup serving) | |
| Fiber One | 13 |
| 100% Bran | 12 |
| All Bran | 12 |
| Bran Buds | 12 |
| Kashi Go Lean | 5 |
| Kellogg's Complete Bran Flakes | 5 |
| Grape Nuts | 5 |
| Raisin Bran* | 3 to 5 |
| Cracklin' Oat Bran* | 4 |
| 100% Whole Grain Wheat Chex | 3 |
| Fruit and Fibre | 3 |
| Great Grains | 3 |
| Frosted Mini Wheats | 3 |
| Kellogg's Low Fat Granola | 3 |
| Cheerios | 2¶ |
| Wheaties | 2¶ |
| Instant oatmeal | 2¶Δ |
| Fruit | |
| Pear (1) | 4 |
| Strawberries (1 cup) | 3 |
| Apple (1, with skin) | 3 |
| Dried fruits (eg, raisins; 3 tablespoons) | 3 |
| Papaya (1) | 3 |
| Peach (fresh) | 2¶ |
| Plums (2) | 2¶ |
| Mango | 2¶ |
| Nectarine | 2¶ |
| Avocado (1/2, medium) | 2¶ |
| Tomato (1, medium) | 2¶ |
| Vegetables (cooked unless indicated) | |
| Pinto, kidney, black, and lima beans (1/2 cup) | 4 to 7 |
| Sweet potato (1, medium) | 4 |
| Lentils (1/2 cup) | 4 |
| Jicama (1/2 raw) | 3 to 4 |
| Baked potato with skin (medium) | 3 |
| Corn (1/2 cup) | 3 |
| Peas (1/2 cup) | 3 |
| Broccoli (1/2 cup) | 2¶ |
| Cabbage (1/2 cup) | 2¶ |
| Spinach (1/2 cup) | 2¶ |
| Cauliflower (3/4 cup) | 2¶ |
| Carrots (1 medium raw, or 1/2 cup cooked) | 2¶ |
* These cereals are also high in sugar (15 to 20 g/serving).
¶ These foods contain relatively small amounts of fiber but may still be helpful to provide a portion of the child's fiber intake.
Δ Reflects insoluble fiber, which is the most relevant type of fiber for prevention and treatment of constipation. Soluble fiber has different health benefits. Some "high-fiber" forms of instant oatmeal contain up to 10 g of fiber. However, most of this additional fiber is soluble, which may not be as valuable as insoluble fiber for prevention and treatment of constipation.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?
