Healthy High Calorie Low Fiber Foods
A high-calorie low fiber diet is intended for people with certain conditions and diseases that cause their colon to become sensitive. This includes certain cancers, bowel surgery, or irritable bowel disease.
The kind of foods and amount of fiber a person can tolerate will depend on their specific situation, and they should consult a healthcare provider. The list below is intended as a list of suggestions to aid people who require a high calorie, but low fiber, diet.
In general stewing or pureeing foods can break down their fibers, making them softer and more palatable. High-calorie low fiber foods include seafood, meats, dairy, eggs, and tofu. It can also include limited amounts of low-fiber fruits and vegetables like cucumbers and melons. For those desperate for variety, we also included baby foods, which tend to be lower in fiber. Check nutrient labels to be sure!
Calories in 100g | 3 oz (85g) | 1/2 fillet (154g) |
182 calories 0g fiber | 155 calories 0g fiber | 280 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 3 oz (85g) |
172 calories 0g fiber | 146 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g) |
61 calories 0g fiber | 149 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, chopped (136g) | 1 large (50g) |
155 calories 0g fiber | 211 calories 0g fiber | 78 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, shredded (113g) | 1 slice (1 oz) (28g) |
404 calories 0g fiber | 457 calories 0g fiber | 113 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (244g) | 1 quart (976g) |
61 calories 0g fiber | 149 calories 0g fiber | 595 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g) | 1 Roast Chicken (146g) |
190 calories 0g fiber | 266 calories 0g fiber | 277 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 3 oz (85g) | 1 Chop (89g) |
248 calories 0g fiber | 211 calories 0g fiber | 221 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 3 oz (85g) | 1 roast (609g) |
183 calories 0g fiber | 156 calories 0g fiber | 1114 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (218g) | 1 tablespoon (14g) |
884 calories 0g fiber | 1927 calories 0g fiber | 120 calories 0g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 slice (84g) |
62 calories 0.1g fiber | 52 calories 0.1g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1/2 cup slices (52g) | 1 cucumber (8-1/4") (301g) |
15 calories 0.5g fiber | 8 calories 0.3g fiber | 45 calories 1.5g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup whole (87g) | 1 piece whole (20g) |
22 calories 0.6g fiber | 19 calories 0.5g fiber | 4 calories 0.1g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (240g) | 2 medium (246g) |
18 calories 0.7g fiber | 43 calories 1.7g fiber | 44 calories 1.7g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, balls (154g) |
30 calories 0.4g fiber | 46 calories 0.6g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, balls (177g) |
36 calories 0.8g fiber | 64 calories 1.4g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup, balls (177g) |
34 calories 0.9g fiber | 60 calories 1.6g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 oz (28g) | 1 tbsp (16g) |
28 calories 0.9g fiber | 8 calories 0.3g fiber | 4 calories 0.1g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 8 fl oz (250g) |
52 calories 0.2g fiber | 130 calories 0.5g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (186g) |
130 calories 0.3g fiber | 242 calories 0.6g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 slice, thin (20g) |
267 calories 2.3g fiber | 53 calories 0.5g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (8 fl oz) (251g) | 11oz can (609g) |
79 calories 0.2g fiber | 198 calories 0.5g fiber | 481 calories 1.2g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (251g) |
69 calories 0.2g fiber | 173 calories 0.5g fiber |
Calories in 100g | 1 cup (136g) | 1 recipe yield (813g) |
172 calories 0.7g fiber | 234 calories 1g fiber | 1398 calories 5.7g fiber |
Low Fiber Cookbook
Check out the Low Residue Diet Cookbook for more low fiber food ideas.
About Nutrient Targets
Setting targets can provide a guide to healthy eating.
Some of the most popular targets include:- Daily Value (%DV) - The daily value (%DV) is a general guideline for consumption that will prevent deficiency of a particular nutrient in most people. The %DV refers to the percentage of an amount that's found in a single serving of a food. It also accounts for absorption factors. It is set by the U.S. FDA.
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) - The RDA sets an average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97.5%) healthy individuals. It's more specific than the daily value, and varies by age and gender. The RDA is set by the US National Institutes of Health.
- Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, but is specific to age and gender. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization.
- Adequate Intake (%AI) - This value is primarily used in reference to omega-3 and omega-6 fats. The Adequate Intake is set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. Because there is less evidence to determine the ideal targets for consumption of these nutrients, the specific amount is considered to be less reliable. Using the term Adequate Intake, rather than one of the other terms, helps to emphasize that the ideal intake of that particular nutrient has not yet been scientifically determined.
See the Guide to Recommended Daily Intakes for more information.
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