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. 2012 Dec;17(4):254–260. doi: 10.3746/pnf.2012.17.4.254

Table 3.

Food group composition of dietary fiber

Food group Contribution to dietary fiber intake (%)
Total plant food products 98.62

Grains and cereals 33.97
Vegetables 33.45
Fruits 7.48
Pulses 5.16
Seaweeds 4.78
Potatoes and starches 4.19
Mushrooms 1.04
Seeds and nuts 0.35
Oils and fats 0.02
Seasonings 8.18

Total animal food products 1.38

Milk and dairy 0.68
Meats and poultry 0.65
Eggs 0.05

Total fiber intake 100.0