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| Diets Premium Medical Expert David Janitzek | Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian 23.03.2026 |
Daily fiber requirements depend on age, gender, and activity level.
Recommended Daily Fiber Intake:
Adults:
- Women: 21–25 g of fiber per day
- Men: 30–38 g of fiber per day
Children and Teenagers:
- 1–3 years: 14 g of fiber per day
- 4–8 years: 17–20 g of fiber per day
- 9–13 years: 22–25 g of fiber per day
- 14–18 years: 25–31 g of fiber per day
Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women:
- Recommended intake: 28–30 g of fiber per day
Can Too Much Fiber Be Consumed?
Yes, excessive fiber intake (over 50 g per day) can lead to:
- Bloating and gas
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Impaired absorption of minerals (calcium, iron, zinc)
Therefore, it is important to gradually increase fiber intake and drink sufficient water to prevent digestive issues.
High-Fiber Foods:
Here are 60 foods with their fiber content per 100 g:
- Wheat bran - 42.4 g of fiber
- Chia seeds - 34.4 g of fiber
- Flax seeds - 27.3 g of fiber
- White beans - 15.5 g of fiber
- Almonds - 12.5 g of fiber
- Chickpeas - 12.2 g of fiber
- Sesame seeds - 11.8 g of fiber
- Dark chocolate (85%) - 10.9 g of fiber
- Artichokes (cooked) - 10.3 g of fiber
- Oats - 10.6 g of fiber
- Dried figs - 9.8 g of fiber
- Figs (dried) - 9.8 g of fiber
- Sunflower seeds - 8.6 g of fiber
- Black beans (cooked) - 8.7 g of fiber
- Kidney beans (cooked) - 7.4 g of fiber
- Chickpeas (cooked) - 7.6 g of fiber
- Dried plums - 7.1 g of fiber
- Corn - 7.3 g of fiber
- Quinoa - 7.0 g of fiber
- Pumpkin seeds - 6.5 g of fiber
- Raspberries - 6.5 g of fiber
- Persimmon (Kaki) - 6.5 g of fiber
- Avocado (fresh) - 6.7 g of fiber
- Walnuts - 6.7 g of fiber
- Guava - 5.4 g of fiber
- Blackberries - 5.3 g of fiber
- Blackberries (fresh) - 5.3 g of fiber
- Green peas - 5.1 g of fiber
- Pears (fresh) - 5.5 g of fiber
- Fresh corn - 4.5 g of fiber
- Spinach (cooked) - 4.3 g of fiber
- Peas (cooked) - 4.4 g of fiber
- Brussels sprouts (cooked) - 4.1 g of fiber
- Sweet potatoes (cooked) - 4.0 g of fiber
- Pomegranate - 4.0 g of fiber
- Cauliflower (cooked) - 3.4 g of fiber
- Broccoli - 3.3 g of fiber
- Butternut squash (cooked) - 3.2 g of fiber
- Pears - 3.1 g of fiber
- Cabbage (cooked) - 2.5 g of fiber
- Apples with skin - 2.4 g of fiber
- Sweet potatoes - 3.0 g of fiber
- Sweet potatoes (batata) - 3.0 g of fiber
- Carrots - 2.8 g of fiber
- Beets - 2.8 g of fiber
- Mulberries (fresh) - 2.8 g of fiber
- Papaya - 2.7 g of fiber
- Mango - 2.6 g of fiber
- Cauliflower - 2.0 g of fiber
- Tomatoes (fresh) - 1.5 g of fiber
- Dried plums - 7.1 g of fiber
- Brown rice - 3.5 g of fiber
- Sauerkraut - 3.6 g of fiber
- Lentils (cooked) - 7.8 g of fiber
- Peas (cooked) - 4.4 g of fiber
- White beans - 15.5 g of fiber
- Kidney beans - 8.7 g of fiber
- Lentils - 8.8 g of fiber
- Black beans - 8.7 g of fiber
- Chickpeas - 7.6 g of fiber
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