What Is Considered A Good Source Of Fiber?

What amount of dietary fiber is thought to make something a good source of fiber? I've always thought 11% of US % DV.

Because I know most things really aren't good sources of fiber. Somethings like beans and peas are a very good source of fiber. Sometimes one serving gives you more of half of the % DV. And I was surprised to learn once figs are a very good source of fiber, again over half the percentage DV I think.

And yet vegetables in generally really don't seem to have much fiber in them I've noticed. They have cellulose in their cell membranes. Which is where we get fiber from, right? That and complex sugars, right? I just looked at two cans in my kitchen now, beets and corn. And they have 7% and 14%, respectively. That's kind of low. Especially compared to a can of baked beans I have, which is 28% (I usually round off 25-30% to a ⅓ DV when calculating, BTW).

So what is considered a good amount? Would, say, 3% make it a good source of fiber?

 

Avocado, oats and raspberries are good, among other sources.

 

Nuts

 

Sawdust has a lot of fiber. I try to keep legumes in my weekly diet - black beans, chick peas, lentils. Plus legumes are great for creating fun with farts.

 

Thanks for making this thread. I plan to add more fiber into my diet.

Sometimes I forget to eat my source of fiber. So now I'm keeping a log of it.

 

Sawdust?