Dear Sue:
My doctor said the best way to cure my chronic constipation was a high-fiber diet. I can determine the amount of fiber in processed foods by reading the label, but can you tell me the amount of fiber in some fresh fruits and vegetables? I am trying to eat the recommended 30 grams a day. Thanks for your help. Sincerely,
Laurel
Dear Laurel,
Here you go:
| Food | Amount | Fiber (grams) |
| Apple | 1 medium | 3 |
| Banana | 1 medium | 2 |
| Orange | 1 medium | 3 |
| Cantaloupe | 1 cup | 1 |
| Pear with skin | 1 medium | 4 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup | 4 |
| Grapes | 1/2 cup | <1 |
| Figs (dried) | 2 | 4 |
| Blueberries | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Broccoli (cooked) | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Carrots, raw | 1 medium | 2 |
| Spinach (raw) | 1 cup | 1 |
| Spinach (cooked) | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Green Beans (cooked) | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Cucumber (sliced) | 1/2 cup | <1 |
| Tomato | 1 medium | 2 |
| Lettuce (Romaine) | 1 cup | 1 |
| Peas (cooked) | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Baked Potato with skin | 1 medium | 4 |
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