All of these are good quality high fiber foods. However some have dramatically higher fiber content. Food with the highest fiber percentage compared to the calories are listed first.
Food | Serving Size | Calories | Fiber (g) | Percent Fiber vs Calories |
endive greens, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
cilantro, fresh | 9 sprigs, raw | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
green leaf lettuce, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, raw | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
romaine lettuce, fresh | 1 outer leaf | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
artichokes, globe or French, fresh | 1 medium, cooked | 64 | 10 | 15.6% |
artichokes, globe or French, fresh | 1/2 cup hearts, cooked | 45 | 7 | 15.6% |
artichokes, globe or French, hearts, canned | 1/2 cup | 45 | 7 | 15.6% |
cauliflower, frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 34 | 5 | 14.7% |
butterhead lettuce, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, raw | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
mustard greens, frozen | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 28 | 4 | 14.3% |
kohlrabi, fresh | 1 cup, raw | 36 | 5 | 13.9% |
collard greens, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 63 | 8 | 12.7% |
raspberries, fresh | 1 cup | 64 | 8 | 12.5% |
celery, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
romaine lettuce, fresh | 1 cup, shredded | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
passion fruit, fresh | 1 fruit without refuse | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
swiss chard, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 35 | 4 | 11.4% |
artichokes, globe or French, frozen | 1/3 of 9oz package | 36 | 4 | 11.1% |
bok choy, fresh | 1 cup shredded, raw | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
green cabbage, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, raw | 18 | 2 | 11.1% |
cranberries, fresh | 1 cup, whole | 46 | 5 | 10.9% |
starfruit, fresh | 1 medium fruit | 28 | 3 | 10.7% |
boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup, unthawed | 66 | 7 | 10.6% |
green beans, frozen or canned | 1 cup, cooked | 38 | 4 | 10.5% |
rhubarb, frozen | 1 cup diced, uncooked | 29 | 3 | 10.3% |
cauliflower, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 29 | 3 | 10.3% |
beet greens, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 39 | 4 | 10.3% |
white mushrooms, canned | 1 cup | 39 | 4 | 10.3% |
lime, fresh | 1 fruit | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
asparagus, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 40 | 4 | 10.0% |
bell (sweet) peppers, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 30 | 3 | 10.0% |
bok choy, fresh | 1 cup shredded, cooked | 20 | 2 | 10.0% |
iceberg lettuce, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, raw | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
asparagus, frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 32 | 3 | 9.4% |
green onions, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 32 | 3 | 9.4% |
brussels sprouts, frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 65 | 6 | 9.2% |
carrots, fresh or frozen | 1 cup, sliced, cooked | 55 | 5 | 9.1% |
green beans, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 44 | 4 | 9.1% |
parsley, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 22 | 2 | 9.1% |
red cabbage, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, raw | 22 | 2 | 9.1% |
red cabbage, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, cooked | 44 | 4 | 9.1% |
green cabbage, fresh | 1 cup, shredded, cooked | 34 | 3 | 8.8% |
lambsquarters, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 58 | 5 | 8.6% |
dandelion greens, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 35 | 3 | 8.6% |
eggplant, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 35 | 3 | 8.6% |
portobello mushrooms, fresh | 1 cup, sliced, grilled | 35 | 3 | 8.6% |
blueberries, wild, frozen | 1 cup | 71 | 6 | 8.5% |
lemon, fresh | 1 fruit | 24 | 2 | 8.3% |
broccoli rabe, fresh | 1 bunch, cooked | 144 | 12 | 8.3% |
kale, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 36 | 3 | 8.3% |
mustard greens, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 36 | 3 | 8.3% |
blackberries, fresh | 1 cup | 97 | 8 | 8.2% |
blackberries, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup | 97 | 8 | 8.2% |
collard greens, frozen | 1 cup, chopped, cooked | 61 | 5 | 8.2% |
guava, fresh | 1 fruit, without refuse | 37 | 3 | 8.1% |
guava, fresh | 1 cup | 112 | 9 | 8.0% |
bell (sweet) peppers, canned | 1 cup, halves | 25 | 2 | 8.0% |
currants, fresh | 1 cup | 63 | 5 | 7.9% |
zucchini squash, frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 38 | 3 | 7.9% |
navy beans, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 127 | 10 | 7.9% |
rhubarb, fresh | 1 cup, diced | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
kale, frozen | 1 cup chopped or diced, cooked | 39 | 3 | 7.7% |
okra, fresh | 1 cup, slices, cooked | 53 | 4 | 7.5% |
okra, frozen | 1 cup, slices, cooked | 53 | 4 | 7.5% |
cauliflower, fresh | 1 cup, raw | 27 | 2 | 7.4% |
celery, fresh | 1 cup chopped, cooked | 27 | 2 | 7.4% |
zucchini squash, fresh | 1 cup, sliced, cooked | 27 | 2 | 7.4% |
black beans, canned | 1/2 cup | 109 | 8 | 7.3% |
chia seeds, raw | 1 oz (5 Tbs) | 138 | 10 | 7.2% |
brussels sprouts, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 56 | 4 | 7.1% |
cucumbers, fresh, with peel | 1 cup, sliced | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
carrots, canned | 1 cup, slices | 57 | 4 | 7.0% |
onions, canned | 1 cup, chopped or diced | 43 | 3 | 7.0% |
lentils, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 115 | 8 | 7.0% |
chili peppers, green hot peppers, canned | 1 cup, chopped or diced | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
oats, oat bran | 1 cup, cooked | 88 | 6 | 6.8% |
onions, frozen | 1 cup chopped, cooked | 59 | 4 | 6.8% |
kidney beans, canned | 1/2 cup | 104 | 7 | 6.7% |
carrots, fresh | 1 cup, grated, raw | 45 | 3 | 6.7% |
white mushrooms, fresh | 1 cup, pieces or slices, raw | 15 | 1 | 6.7% |
black beans, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 120 | 8 | 6.7% |
pinto beans, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 122 | 8 | 6.6% |
strawberries, fresh | 1 cup whole | 46 | 3 | 6.5% |
lima beans, dry, large | 1/2 cup, cooked | 108 | 7 | 6.5% |
peas, fresh | 1/2 cup, cooked | 62 | 4 | 6.5% |
lima beans, canned, large | 1/2 cup | 95 | 6 | 6.3% |
tomatoes, fresh | 1 cup, chopped or sliced, raw | 32 | 2 | 6.3% |
kidney beans, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 112 | 7 | 6.3% |
pinto beans, canned | 1/2 cup | 98 | 6 | 6.1% |
lima beans, dry, baby | 1/2 cup, cooked | 115 | 7 | 6.1% |
apricots, canned, water pack, with skin | 1 cup, halves | 66 | 4 | 6.1% |
black-eyed peas, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 99 | 6 | 6.1% |
carrots, fresh | 1 cup slices or strips, raw | 50 | 3 | 6.0% |
peas, frozen | 1/2 cup, cooked | 67 | 4 | 6.0% |
pears, fresh | 1 medium | 101 | 6 | 5.9% |
apricots, fresh | 1 fruit | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
pigeon peas, | 1 cup, cooked | 170 | 10 | 5.9% |
strawberries, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup, unthawed | 52 | 3 | 5.8% |
strawberries, fresh | 1 cup, sliced | 53 | 3 | 5.7% |
beets, canned | 1 cup slices | 53 | 3 | 5.7% |
pomegranate seeds, fresh | 1/2 cup | 72 | 4 | 5.6% |
peas, canned | 1/2 cup | 72 | 4 | 5.6% |
asparagus, canned | 1 cup | 37 | 2 | 5.4% |
parsnips, fresh | 1 cup, slices, cooked | 111 | 6 | 5.4% |
wheat, bulgur | 1 cup, cooked | 151 | 8 | 5.3% |
zucchini squash, fresh | 1 cup, sliced, raw | 19 | 1 | 5.3% |
persimmons, fresh, Japanese variety | 1 fruit | 118 | 6 | 5.1% |
blueberries, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup | 79 | 4 | 5.1% |
oranges, fresh | 1 medium | 62 | 3 | 4.8% |
papaya, fresh | 1 small | 62 | 3 | 4.8% |
blueberries, fresh | 1 cup | 84 | 4 | 4.8% |
kiwi, fresh | 2 fruits | 84 | 4 | 4.8% |
navy beans, canned | 1/2 cup | 148 | 7 | 4.7% |
garbanzo beans, canned | 1/2 cup | 106 | 5 | 4.7% |
onions, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 64 | 3 | 4.7% |
tomatoes, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 43 | 2 | 4.7% |
figs, canned, water pack | 1 cup | 131 | 6 | 4.6% |
tomatoes, canned | 1 cup, stewed | 66 | 3 | 4.5% |
white mushrooms, fresh | 1 cup, pieces, cooked | 44 | 2 | 4.5% |
garbanzo beans, dry | 1/2 cup, cooked | 134 | 6 | 4.5% |
papaya, fresh | 1 cup pieces | 68 | 3 | 4.4% |
avocado, fresh | 1/2 medium | 161 | 7 | 4.3% |
black-eyed peas, canned | 1/2 cup | 92 | 4 | 4.3% |
avocado, fresh | 1/2 cup, sliced | 117 | 5 | 4.3% |
tangerine, fresh | 1 medium | 47 | 2 | 4.3% |
edamame (green soybeans), frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 189 | 8 | 4.2% |
sour cherries, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup | 71 | 3 | 4.2% |
apples, fresh | 1 medium | 95 | 4 | 4.2% |
casaba melon, fresh | 1 cup, cubed | 48 | 2 | 4.2% |
onions, fresh | 10 rings, raw | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
figs, fresh | 2 medium | 74 | 3 | 4.1% |
beets, fresh | 1 cup, sliced, cooked | 75 | 3 | 4.0% |
cherimoya, fresh | 1 fruit, without skin and seeds | 176 | 7 | 4.0% |
sweet potatoes, fresh | 1 medium, baked in skin | 103 | 4 | 3.9% |
quince, fresh | 1 fruit, without refuse | 52 | 2 | 3.8% |
sour cherries, fresh | 1 cup, pitted | 78 | 3 | 3.8% |
grapefruit, fresh | 1 large | 53 | 2 | 3.8% |
kale, fresh | 1 cup, chopped, raw | 28 | 1 | 3.6% |
cherries, canned, water pack | 1 cup pitted | 114 | 4 | 3.5% |
peaches, fresh | 1 medium | 58 | 2 | 3.4% |
spaghetti, whole wheat | 1 cup, cooked | 174 | 6 | 3.4% |
sour cherries, canned, water pack | 1 cup | 88 | 3 | 3.4% |
peaches, fresh | 1 cup, sliced | 60 | 2 | 3.3% |
plums, fresh | 2 fruits | 61 | 2 | 3.3% |
onions, fresh | 1 cup, cooked | 92 | 3 | 3.3% |
nectarine, fresh | 1 medium | 62 | 2 | 3.2% |
buckwheat, groats, roasted | 1 cup, cooked | 155 | 5 | 3.2% |
sweet potatoes, fresh | 1 cup mashed, cooked without skin | 249 | 8 | 3.2% |
barley, pearl | 1 cup, cooked | 193 | 6 | 3.1% |
cherries, fresh | 1 cup, pitted | 97 | 3 | 3.1% |
corn, frozen | 1 cup, cooked | 134 | 4 | 3.0% |
rye, flakes | 1 cup, cooked | 170 | 5 | 2.9% |
bananas, fresh | 1 medium | 105 | 3 | 2.9% |
clementine, fresh | 1 fruit | 35 | 1 | 2.9% |
corn, fresh | 1 cup cooked, without salt | 143 | 4 | 2.8% |
wheat, whole wheat, hot cereal | 1 cup, cooked | 150 | 4 | 2.7% |
pineapple, canned, water pack | 1 cup, crushed, sliced, or chunks | 79 | 2 | 2.5% |
mango, fresh | 1 medium | 202 | 5 | 2.5% |
almonds, raw | 1 oz (23 almonds) | 163 | 4 | 2.5% |
pineapple, fresh | 1 cup, chunks | 82 | 2 | 2.4% |
apples, frozen, unsweetened | 1 cup, slices | 83 | 2 | 2.4% |
oats, quick or regular | 1 cup, cooked | 166 | 4 | 2.4% |
corn, canned | 1 cup, drained | 130 | 3 | 2.3% |
quinoa, quinoa | 1 cup, cooked | 222 | 5 | 2.3% |
watermelon, fresh, | 1 cup | 46 | 1 | 2.2% |
tamarind, fresh | 1 cup, pulp | 287 | 6 | 2.1% |
leeks, fresh, bulb and lower leaf portion | 1 leek, cooked | 48 | 1 | 2.1% |
whole grain cornmeal, yellow, whole-grain | 1 cup, cooked | 146 | 3 | 2.1% |
cantaloupe, fresh | 1 cup, cubed | 54 | 1 | 1.9% |
brown rice, long-grain | 1 cup, cooked | 216 | 4 | 1.9% |
plantain, fresh | 1 medium | 218 | 4 | 1.8% |
brown rice, medium-grain | 1 cup, cooked | 218 | 4 | 1.8% |
sunflower seeds, dry-roasted | 1 oz (1/4 cup) | 165 | 3 | 1.8% |
wild rice, wild rice | 1 cup, cooked | 166 | 3 | 1.8% |
sunflower seeds, oil-roasted | 1 oz (1/4 cup) | 168 | 3 | 1.8% |
honeydew melon, frozen, balls | 1 cup, unthawed | 57 | 1 | 1.8% |
honeydew melon, fresh | 1/8 medium melon, wedge | 58 | 1 | 1.7% |
sweet potatoes, frozen | 1 cup, cubes, cooked | 176 | 3 | 1.7% |
hazelnuts (filberts), raw | 1 oz (21 whole) | 178 | 3 | 1.7% |
sunflower seeds, raw | 1 oz (1/4 cup) | 204 | 3 | 1.5% |
pumpkin seeds, raw | 1 oz (1/4 cup) | 158 | 2 | 1.3% |
cassava, fresh | 1 cup, raw | 330 | 4 | 1.2% |
grapefruit, sections, canned, water | 1 cup | 88 | 1 | 1.1% |
walnuts, raw | 1 oz (14 halves) | 185 | 2 | 1.1% |
brazil nuts, raw | 1 oz (6) | 186 | 2 | 1.1% |
millet, Millet | 1 cup, cooked | 207 | 2 | 1.0% |
grapes, red or green, fresh | 1 cup | 104 | 1 | 1.0% |