Nutrient Information: Fiber, soluble
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| Nutrient Name: | Fiber, soluble | ||
| Nutrient Category: | Carbohydrates and Sugar | ||
| Measuring Unit: | g | ||
| Nutrient Summary: | Soluble dietary fiber dissolves in water and broken down by bacteria in the large intestine. It can lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels. | ||
| Nutrient Function: |
• Soluble dietary fiber dissolves in water and broken down by bacteria in the large intestine and provides some calories. • The viscous fiber can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol levels in the blood by absorption of dietary fat and cholesterol. • Can slow the digestion of carbohydrates to help control the level of blood glucose. • Can make you feel full so that you will eat less. |
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Food Sources
• Oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds
• Beans, lentils, peas
• Some fruits: such as pears, figs, nectarines
• Some vegetables: such as brussels sprouts, avocados, broccoli, carrots
• Beans, lentils, peas
• Some fruits: such as pears, figs, nectarines
• Some vegetables: such as brussels sprouts, avocados, broccoli, carrots
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Sample Foods High in: Fiber, soluble |
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| Food Description | Nutrient Amount1 | Daily Value%2 | |
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Figs, dried, uncooked
Category: Fruits and Fruit Juices
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1.5 g | |
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Kiwifruit, green, raw
Category: Fruits and Fruit Juices
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0.7 g | |
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Strawberries, raw
Category: Fruits and Fruit Juices
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0.7 g | |
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Peaches, yellow, raw
Category: Fruits and Fruit Juices
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0.6 g | |
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Pears, raw, bartlett
Category: Fruits and Fruit Juices
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0.3 g | |
1 Nutrient amount is in 100 gram food
2 Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference
2 Use FDA 2000 calorie diet as Daily Value reference
| Additional Nutrient Information | |
| Nutrient Summary | Soluble dietary fiber dissolves in water and broken down by bacteria in the large intestine. It can lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels. |
| Deficiency Health Effects | Fibers are not essential nutrients, so inadequate intakes do not result in biochemical or clinical symptoms of a deficiency. |
| Effects if Above Upper Limit |
No serious chronic adverse effects have been observed. No Upper Limit number was defined for Dietary Fiber. Foods that are rich in fiber may alter body's mineral metabolism, especially when phytate is present. Fibers may impact the absorption of a certain minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc. |
| External References | Learn more at Healthline.com: Soluble and Insoluble Fiber |
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The nutrient Dietary Reference Intakes and nutrition facts is from Institute of Medicine of National Academies 2006. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11537 |
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Nutrition facts knowledge are based on U.S. FOOD & DRUG Administration Nutrition Education Resources & Materials. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/ |
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Nutrition facts knowledge are based on National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all |
| Disclaimer | The nutrient information provided here should not take the place of medical advice. We encourage you to talk to your healthcare providers (such as your doctor) about your dietary requirements which are best for your overall health. We also recommend you to read organization or professional reference documents or articles mentioned, but not limited to, in this page. Any mentions and reference links in this page don't represent our endorsement of their services and advice. |