Top 10 Fiber-rich Fruits

Fruit                             Calories          Grams of Fiber per 100 calories
1. Raspberries,1 c.           60                                        8
2. Blackberries, 1 c.          74                                      7.6
3. Strawberries, 1 c.          45                                      3.4
4. Prunes, 1/2 c., cooked  113                                    7.0
5. Papaya, 1 medium        118                                    5.5
6. Orange, 1 medium          50                                      3
7. Apple, 1 medium             81                                    3.7
8. Pears, 1 medium             98                                      4
9. Figs, dried, 5                 237                                    8.5
10. Avocado, half               150                                     4

 

NUTRITIP
Skin Deep

Much of the fiber in fruit is in the skin, especially when it comes to apples, pears, peaches, and nectarines. To get the full benefit of fiber, wash the fruit well and then eat the whole fruit - with the skin.