Fiber breakdown
Soluble 0.9 g (15%)Insoluble 5 g (85%)
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 5.9 g |
| Soluble fiber | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 5 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 21% |
| Category | Grains |
| Food type | Prepared / mixed |
Fiber content
Fiber in Cereal, Shredded Wheat, Plain
A 1 cup serving of cereal, shredded wheat, plain contains 5.9 g of dietary fiber — a good source of fiber, about 21% of a 28 g daily target.
5.9 g
per 1 cupHow much fiber is in cereal, shredded wheat, plain?
Cereal, Shredded Wheat, Plain delivers 5.9 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it a good source of fiber. That covers roughly 21% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 0.9 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 5 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2708479; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Total fiber is from USDA FNDDS; soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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