FiberUp
How much fiber is in metamucil?
Metamucil has 3 g of fiber per 1 tbsp (7 g). That is 11% of the 28 g daily value and a good amount for this kind of food. Per 100 g it works out to 42.9 g, which ranks 15 of 20 other foods in the FiberUp database. About 100% of that fiber is soluble and 0% insoluble. It would take 9 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 13 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About metamucil and fiber
A tablespoon of Metamucil provides 3 grams of fiber, all soluble psyllium. The sugar-free and regular versions have the same fiber per dose.
How metamucil compares to other other foods
Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Wheat English Muffin | 1 muffin | 4.4 g | 7.7 g | 16% |
| Whole Wheat Bagel | 1 bagel | 4 g | 4.2 g | 14% |
| Dark Chocolate | 1 oz | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 11% |
| Metamucil | 1 tbsp | 3 g | 42.9 g | 11% |
| Cheerios | 1 cup | 2.8 g | 10 g | 10% |
| Plain Bagel | 1 bagel | 2.1 g | 2 g | 8% |
| Croissant | 1 medium | 1.5 g | 2.6 g | 5% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of metamucil to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of metamucil to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.