Components -> Carbohydrate Components -> Fibre
Water-insoluble fiber refers to the type of dietary fiber that does not dissolve in water. It adds bulk to the stool and helps regulate bowel movements.
Water-insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation. It also helps to support a healthy digestive system and may aid in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness.
Dietary recommendations provide a recommended amount for total fiber intake, which includes both soluble and insoluble fiber. You should aim for 25-35 grams per day. It's important to consume a variety of fiber-rich foods to meet your daily needs and support overall digestive health. Eating a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes will help ensure you get a balanced mix of both types of fiber.
Water-insoluble fiber, found in foods such as whole grains, nuts, and vegetables, promotes digestive health by adding bulk to stools and preventing constipation. It also helps to support a healthy weight by increasing a feeling of fullness and reducing overeating.
A diet low in water-insoluble fiber may increase the risk of constipation and hemorrhoids. It can also lead to a higher risk of certain digestive disorders and may contribute to weight gain and other health issues. Therefore, it's important to include sufficient amounts of water-insoluble fiber in your diet to maintain digestive health and overall well-being.
Consuming excessive amounts of water-insoluble fiber without adequate fluid intake can lead to digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, or potentially blockages in the intestines. It's important to maintain a balanced intake of both water-insoluble and water-soluble fibers to support digestive health.
If your water-insoluble fiber intake is low, you may experience issues with digestion and gut health. It's important to increase consumption of foods high in water-insoluble fiber such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables to support healthy digestion and prevent constipation.
Vegans can get their water-insoluble fibre intake from a variety of plant-based foods such as whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, barley), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans), nuts and seeds (almonds, chia seeds, flaxseeds), and an assortment of fruits and vegetables (broccoli, carrots, spinach, kale). These foods are rich in fibre, which supports digestive health and helps maintain a healthy weight.
Oat, coarse-ground oat, kaurakuitunen
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
62.70g per 100 grams
Cranberry, dried, cranberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
37.80g per 100 grams
Wheat bran
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
36.30g per 100 grams
Rose hip, dried, rose hip powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
35.81g per 100 grams
Rowanberry, dried, rowanberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
30.00g per 100 grams
Sea buckthorn, dried, sea buckthorn powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
30.00g per 100 grams
Cocoa powder, unsweetened
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Fibre, water-insoluble
22.80g per 100 grams
Nettle, leaf, dried
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Fibre, water-insoluble
20.42g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, wheat bran cereal, kellogg's all-bran plus
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
18.48g per 100 grams
Lingonberry, dried, lingonberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
17.50g per 100 grams
Bilberry or blueberry, dried, bilberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
17.33g per 100 grams
Oat bran
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
16.70g per 100 grams
Muesli, granola, no added sugar
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
14.72g per 100 grams
Carrot, dried
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Vegetables
Fibre, water-insoluble
13.80g per 100 grams
Bean, common bean, brown bean, white bean, average
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Fibre, water-insoluble
13.50g per 100 grams
Coconut flake
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
13.30g per 100 grams
Finn crisp, rye crispbread
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
13.18g per 100 grams
Soya product, femisoya
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Fibre, water-insoluble
13.09g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, wheat flakes, bran flakes, lidl
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.96g per 100 grams
Crispbread, rye, 17% fibre
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.90g per 100 grams
Rye bran
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.80g per 100 grams
Wheat germ
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.70g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, wheat flakes, kellogg's all-bran apple & fig, vitamins
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.51g per 100 grams
Meal replacement, drink powder, naturdiet
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Fibre, water-insoluble
12.49g per 100 grams
Rye bread, low-carb, minihiilari, vaasan
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.63g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, bran flakes, whole wheat flakes
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.62g per 100 grams
Rye grain, crushed
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.54g per 100 grams
Malt for beer
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.51g per 100 grams
Rye malt
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.50g per 100 grams
Flour, rye, wholegrain rye flour
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.40g per 100 grams
Rye flakes
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.40g per 100 grams
Chocolate, plain, dark chocolate, 80%
Type: Food
Sugar and confectionery -> Chocolate
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.40g per 100 grams
Crispbread, whole rye bread, rye bran, vaasan kunto, 20% fibre
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.21g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, wheat flakes, kellogg's all-bran regular, vitamins
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.16g per 100 grams
Porridge flake mix with fibre, nalle
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.02g per 100 grams
Crispbread, whole rye bread, contains milk, rivercote lidl
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
11.01g per 100 grams
Crispbread, whole rye bread, vaasan, 20% fibre
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.94g per 100 grams
Rye bread, dried rye bread
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.88g per 100 grams
Flour, rye, fine rye flour
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.86g per 100 grams
Rye bread snack
Type: Dish
Snacks -> Savoury snacks
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.31g per 100 grams
Breakfast cereal, rice-wheat flakes, kellogg's all-bran crunchy bites
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Breakfast cereals
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.24g per 100 grams
Rye bread, oululainen, fazer
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.09g per 100 grams
Pea, green, dried
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Fibre, water-insoluble
10.00g per 100 grams
Crispbread, whole grain, 5-grain 21% fibre
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.73g per 100 grams
Rye bread, oululainen, less salt, fazer
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Rye bread
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.62g per 100 grams
Multigrain bread, low-carb, sunflower seed, linseed, halved, minihiilari, vaasan
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Bread, mixed flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.55g per 100 grams
Wheat grain, crushed
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.50g per 100 grams
Black currant, dried, black currant powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.38g per 100 grams
Soya product, femisoya plus
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.32g per 100 grams
Soya beans, dried
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Fibre, water-insoluble
9.30g per 100 grams
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