Wondering if fats are a good source of fiber? This article will help you answer that question, and much more! Although it may seem like a weird question, since you won’t be eating fats directly, it deserves an answer.
- In this post, we will answer everything about the fiber content in fats, as well as their calorie count.
- We will then compare the amount of fiber in fats to other foods.
- Finally, we will give you the fiber amount and calorie count in fats in multiple measurements.
Let’s begin!
Quick Answer: Are fats a good source of fiber? Unsurprisingly, fats don’t contain any fiber! That’s right, you won’t be receiving any fiber by eating foods that are high in fats, especially saturated ones.
Fiber is something we should be eating daily, and it is recommended to eat at least 30 grams of fiber every day. Fats won’t help you accomplish that goal since they don’t contain any fiber.
However, fatty plant-based foods do contain fiber, which is something that needs to be mentioned. These include avocados, peanuts, almonds, and walnuts. An avocado will have 9.2 grams of fiber and a cup of peanuts will have 12.4 grams, but also quite a bit of calories.
If you are looking to further increase your fiber intake, there are several foods that you should be eating. This includes fruits, more specifically berries, which are filled with fiber.
Other foods you should be eating are vegetables, such as eggplants and zucchinis, as well as peas, beans, and similar foods.
There are plenty of foods that are rich in fiber, and you can always check the other fiber-related articles on our website to find out which ones are the best sources of fiber.
Comparing Fiber In Fats To Similar Foods
We now know that fats do not contain any fiber whatsoever. Normally we would be comparing the food this article is about to similar foods here, but we can’t do that with fats.
Still, we will provide you with a list of several foods that are high in fiber and low in calories, so the complete opposite to fats.
Also, we will give you the details on some fatty plant-based foods that do have a lot of fats but also contain a decent amount of fiber.
- A medium-sized eggplant has 17.2 grams of fiber and 143 calories. (12 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- One medium-sized stalk of celery has 0.6 grams of fiber per 5.6 calories. (10.7 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- Raspberries have 8 grams of fiber per cup, with only 65 calories. (12.3 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- Blackberries have 8 grams of fiber and 63 calories per cup. (12.7 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- One cup of blackcurrants has 7.6 grams of fiber and 70.6 calories. (10.8 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A cauliflower has 11.8 grams of fiber and only 147 calories. (8 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A cup of beans has 18.1 grams of fiber and 240.8 calories. (7.5 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- Peas have 7.2 grams of fiber and 124.8 calories per cup. (5.76 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A zucchini has 2 grams of fiber for the price of 33.3 calories. (6 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- One large leaf of lettuce has 0.6 grams of fiber and 4.8 calories. (12.5 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A medium-sized artichoke has 6.9 grams of fiber and 60.2 calories. (11.5 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- Brussel sprouts have 3.3 grams of fiber and 37.8 calories per cup. (8.7 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- One cup of kale has 0.9 grams of fiber and 7.4 calories. (12.2 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A medium-sized bell pepper has 2.5 grams of fiber and 31 calories. (8 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A cup of collard greens has 3 grams of fiber and 25 calories (12 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
When it comes to fatty plant-based foods, here are some good examples:
- An avocado has 9.2 grams of fiber and 227.1 calories. (4 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A cup of almonds has 16.2 grams of fiber and 750 calories. (2.16 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- A cup of peanuts has 12.4 grams of fiber and 827.9 calories. (1.5 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
- Walnuts have 7.8 grams of fiber and 765.2 calories per cup. (1 gram of fiber per 100 calories)
- One tablespoon of flax seeds has 2.9 grams of fiber and 56.1 calories (5.2 grams of fiber per 100 calories)
How Much Fiber Fats Contain By Quantity
- 1 tablespoon of fat 0 has grams of fiber and 87 calories.
- Fats have 0 grams of fiber and 680 calories per 100 grams.
- Fats have 0 grams of fiber and 193 calories per oz.
Wrap Up
There you go, all the info you need to know about fiber in fats. Well, there is just a single piece of info, and that is that there is no fiber in fats. Besides providing you with this information, we’ve also helped you find other foods that are rich in fiber, as well as given you some examples of healthy fatty plant-based foods.
Now you know how to reach 30 grams of fiber every day much easier. Definitely not by eating foods that are high in fats, unless they are plant-based fats!
Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!
