Fiber breakdown
Soluble about 1.6 g (16%)Insoluble about 8.7 g (84%)
Total fiber is measured. The split between soluble and insoluble is a category-based estimate, so read it for the shape of the food rather than the decimal.
Dietary fiber in Cereal, Bran Flakes, Plain per 1 cup| Serving | 1 cup |
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| Total fiber | 10.3 g |
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| Soluble fiber (estimated) | about 1.6 g |
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| Insoluble fiber (estimated) | about 8.7 g |
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| Share of 28 g daily target | 37% |
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| Category | Grains |
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| Food type | Whole food |
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How much fiber is in cereal, bran flakes, plain?
Cereal, Bran Flakes, Plain delivers 10.3 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it an excellent source of fiber. That covers roughly 37% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, an estimated 1.6 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and an estimated 8.7 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2708456; 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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