Fiber + Meats & Proteins with Fiber

Does meat have fiber? No: beef, pork, lamb and other plain meats have 0 grams, because fiber is found only in plants. A few processed meats list a trace from added ingredients, and a meat dish only gains real fiber when beans, grains or vegetables go in.

Does chicken have fiber? No: plain chicken, from breast to thigh, has 0 grams, because fiber only comes from plants. Breaded chicken can pick up a gram or two from its coating, but the sides on your plate decide how much fiber the meal really has.

Does tofu have fiber? Yes, but not much: half a cup of firm tofu has about 2.9 grams, while regular tofu has under half a gram. Tofu shines for protein and calcium, so pair it with beans, vegetables or whole grains to cover fiber.

What foods are high in fiber and protein? Beans, split peas and lentils lead, with about 15 to 18 grams of each per cooked cup. Edamame, chia, whole pumpkin seeds, oats and quinoa follow, while meat, fish and eggs bring protein but no fiber at all.

Do eggs have fiber? No: a large egg has 0 grams of fiber, because fiber only comes from plants. It does bring 6 grams of high quality protein for about 70 calories, so the fiber has to come from whatever you put next to it.