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How Does Your Diet Stack Up
Many people find the results from the following test quite surprising. They find that they are getting far less fiber than they thought, and realize that it's virtually impossible for them to obtain the fiber they need through eating alone.
Experts advise that the average North American should have at least 25 - 38 grams of fiber each day! Add up the values below for the foods you eat and see how your diet stacks up.
| Breakfast Items |
Grams of Fiber |
| 1 slice White Bread |
0.55 |
| 1 slice Whole Wheat Bread |
1.92 |
| 1 Bagel |
1.31 |
| 1 English Muffin |
1.5 |
| 1 serving Corn Flakes Cereal |
0.78 |
| 1 serving Pancakes |
2.7 |
| 2 Hash Brown Potatoes |
1.6 |
| 1 Blueberry Muffin |
1.48 |
1 Breakfast Muffin Sandwich
(with egg, cheese and back bacon) |
1 |
| 1/2 Medium Size Grapefruit |
1.4 |
| 1 cup Orange Juice |
0.49 |
| Lunch Items |
Grams of Fiber |
| 2 slices Plain Pizza |
2.9 |
| 2 slices Vegetarian Pizza |
3.7 |
| 1 Quarter Pound Hamburger With Cheese |
2 |
| 1 Fast Food Salad (regular, garden or Caesar) |
1-2 |
| 1 6" Submarine Sandwich (includes all varieties) |
3 |
| 1 Small French Fries |
2 |
| 1 serving (9 pieces) California Sushi Roll |
3 |
| Dinner Items |
Grams of Fiber |
| 1 serving Kraft Dinner (Macaroni and Cheese) |
1.4 |
| 1 piece Fried Chicken |
0.0 |
| 1 Beef Sirloin Steak |
0.0 |
| 1 serving Pork Ribs |
0.0 |
| 1 piece Trout |
0.0 |
| 1 slice Ham |
0.0 |
| 1 serving French Fries |
1.6 |
| 1 serving Mashed Potatoes |
2.0 |
| 1 serving White Rice |
.4 |
| Snack Items |
Grams of Fiber |
| 1 serving Potato Chips |
1.2 |
| 1 Chocolate Candy Bar |
0.98 |
| 1/2 cup Gelatin Dessert |
0.0 |
| Raw Fruits and Vegetables |
Grams of Fiber |
| 1 Large Orange |
3.1 |
| 1 Apple |
2.4 |
| 1 Banana |
2.8 |
| 1 cup Grapes |
1.6 |
| 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce |
0.6 |
| 1 Medium Carrot |
1.8 |
| 1 Medium Tomato |
1.3 |
| 1 cup Cucumber |
0.83 |
| 1/2 cup Raw Spinach |
1.4 |
| 1/2 cup Sweet Corn |
1.9 |
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