EAT YOUR WAY TO MORE FIBER

The Best High-Fiber Foods, Group by Group.

Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and more – discover which everyday foods pack the most fiber, how much they deliver, and simple ways to eat more of them every day.

“Getting enough fiber doesn’t require a supplement – – it starts with real food on your plate, and small swaps add up fast.”
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Highest Fiber Foods

The everyday foods that deliver the most fiber per serving, ranked and ready to add to your plate.

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The Best Fiber Comes From Your Plate

A here’s no supplement that beats a plate of real food. Whole foods deliver fiber alongside vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and water — a package no powder can match. The good news is that hitting your daily target is easier than it sounds once you know where fiber actually hides.

Beans and legumes are fiber powerhouses; a single cup can cover more than half your day. Whole grains, fruit eaten with the skin, vegetables, nuts, and seeds all stack up quickly. Variety matters too — different foods carry different types of fiber, so a mixed plate feeds a wider range of gut bacteria than any single food or supplement could.
“You don’t need exotic superfoods to hit your fiber goal — beans, oats, berries, and a handful of nuts will get most people there.”

That’s why we organize everything by food group. Browse fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, dairy and alternatives, or proteins to see exactly how much fiber each delivers — with the standout picks in every category called out for you.

Not sure where to start? Begin with the highest-fiber foods, then explore the food group you eat most — small, consistent swaps are what move your daily total.

Browse Fiber by Food Group

The foods that pack the most fiber per serving, ranked and compared, with easy high-impact swaps.

Chia, flax, berries, avocado and more — nutrient-dense foods that deliver fiber and much more.

Cereals, breads, bars and snacks with added fiber — how they compare to whole foods, and the best picks.

Berries, pears, apples with the skin, and more — the fruits that deliver the most fiber, plus how to work them into your day.

From artichokes to Brussels sprouts, the vegetables that pack the biggest fiber punch per serving.

Oats, whole wheat, barley, and quinoa — how to choose carbs that add fiber instead of stripping it away.

The undisputed champions. Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans can cover half your daily fiber in a single cup.

Chia, flax, almonds, and more — small servings with big fiber returns, plus healthy fats and protein.

Dairy has none — so which plant milks, yogurts, and alternatives actually bring fiber to the table?

Animal proteins have zero fiber. Here’s how to build high-fiber meals around them with the right plant-based sides.

Jackfruit fiber shown with a cut jackfruit revealing yellow pods and a bowl of shredded young green jackfruit
A cup of ripe jackfruit gives only about 2.3 grams of fiber, but young green jackfruit sold for vegan tacos lists about 7 grams per half cup. Which jackfruit you buy decides almost everything about its jackfruit fiber.
Fig fiber shown with fresh purple figs, a fig cut in half to show its pink seeded center and a bowl of dried figs
A quarter cup of dried figs gives about 3.7 grams of fiber, the most of any common dried fruit in the Dietary Guidelines tables. Figs fiber shrinks fast in processed snacks, though: two fig bar cookies can carry just 1 gram.
Passion fruit fiber shown with whole purple passion fruits and halves filled with yellow pulp and seeds with a spoon
A quarter cup of passion fruit pulp gives about 6 grams of fiber for 57 calories, more than a large apple. Nearly all of that passion fruit fiber travels with the seedy pulp, though: a cup of strained juice keeps less than half a gram.
Dragon fruit fiber shown with whole pink dragon fruit, a half showing white flesh and black seeds, and small cubes
A cup of dragon fruit gives about 3.2 grams of fiber for 122 calories, based on USDA survey data. Dragon fruit fiber varies a lot by product, though: frozen packs in USDA’s database list anywhere from 0 to 4 grams per serving.
Pomegranate fiber shown with whole pomegranates, one broken open to show red seeds, and a bowl of pomegranate arils
Half a cup of pomegranate seeds gives about 3.5 grams of fiber for 72 calories, and a full cup gives 7 grams. Pomegranate fiber lives in the seeds, though: a cup of bottled pomegranate juice has just 0.25 grams.
Guava fiber shown with whole green guavas and guavas cut in half to reveal pink flesh with a seeded center
One cup of fresh guava has 8.9 grams of fiber for 112 calories, more than a cup of raspberries. That guava fiber content puts it among the top fruits in federal food tables.
Papaya fiber shown with a ripe papaya cut in half showing black seeds, a papaya slice and a bowl of orange cubes
One cup of fresh papaya cubes gives about 2.5 grams of fiber for 62 calories. Papaya fiber is modest per bite, but per calorie fresh papaya outscores apples and oranges, and it brings nearly a full day of vitamin C.
Plum fiber shown with ripe purple plums, one plum cut in half to show the flesh, and a bowl of dark prunes behind
Two medium fresh plums give about 2 grams of fiber, while a quarter cup of prunes gives 3.1 grams. The plums fiber content jumps fivefold per 100 grams once the fruit is dried, yet per calorie fresh and dried plums are almost dead even.
High fiber bread shown with a seeded whole grain loaf and thick slices fanned out on a wooden cutting board by a window
The high fiber bread with the most per slice in our comparison is a pale keto loaf, Oroweat Keto, at 8 grams. Among whole grain loaves, Dave’s Killer Bread Powerseed leads with 6 grams, while many popular slices give 1 to 3.
High fiber snack bars shown as stacked oat and fruit bars on a white plate with a few almonds and dried cranberries
The best high fiber snack bars give 6 to 9 grams per bar, led by Fiber One Oats and Chocolate at 9 grams. Most classic granola bars give 2 to 3, and nearly all the top scorers get their fiber from chicory root.
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Guides & Recipe Books

Go deeper with our evidence-based ebooks and high-fiber recipe collections.
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High-Fiber Recipes

60 Recipes · 8g+ Per Serving
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60 High-Fiber Recipes Vol. 1

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The Top 100 High-Fiber Foods

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The 7-Day High-Fiber Meal Plan

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