Healthy High Calorie Low Fiber Foods

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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!


A Salmon Fillet

#1: Fish (Salmon)
Calories in 100g3 oz (85g)1/2 fillet (154g)
182 calories
0g fiber
155 calories
0g fiber
280 calories
0g fiber
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Mussels

#2: Mollusks (Mussels)
Calories in 100g3 oz (85g)
172 calories
0g fiber
146 calories
0g fiber
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A Bowl of Yogurt

#3: Yogurt
Calories in 100g1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g)
61 calories
0g fiber
149 calories
0g fiber
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Eggs

#4: Eggs (Hard-Boiled)
Calories in 100g1 cup, chopped (136g)1 large (50g)
155 calories
0g fiber
211 calories
0g fiber
78 calories
0g fiber
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A Block of Swiss Cheese

#5: Cheese
Calories in 100g1 cup, shredded (113g)1 slice (1 oz) (28g)
404 calories
0g fiber
457 calories
0g fiber
113 calories
0g fiber
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Cup of Milk

#6: Milk
Calories in 100g1 cup (244g)1 quart (976g)
61 calories
0g fiber
149 calories
0g fiber
595 calories
0g fiber
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Whole Roast Chicken

#7: Chicken (Or Turkey)
Calories in 100g1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)1 Roast Chicken (146g)
190 calories
0g fiber
266 calories
0g fiber
277 calories
0g fiber
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A pork chop

#8: Pork (Chops)
Calories in 100g3 oz (85g)1 Chop (89g)
248 calories
0g fiber
211 calories
0g fiber
221 calories
0g fiber
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Roast Beef

#9: Lean Beef Roast
Calories in 100g3 oz (85g)1 roast (609g)
183 calories
0g fiber
156 calories
0g fiber
1114 calories
0g fiber
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A bottle of vegetable oil

#10: Oil (Olive, Rice Bran)
Calories in 100g1 cup (218g)1 tablespoon (14g)
884 calories
0g fiber
1927 calories
0g fiber
120 calories
0g fiber
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A block of tofu

#11: Tofu (Silken)
Calories in 100g1 slice (84g)
62 calories
0.1g fiber
52 calories
0.1g fiber
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Slices of cucumber

#12: Cucumber
Calories in 100g1/2 cup slices (52g)1 cucumber (8-1/4") (301g)
15 calories
0.5g fiber
8 calories
0.3g fiber
45 calories
1.5g fiber
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Lots of button mushrooms

#13: Mushrooms (Crimini)
Calories in 100g1 cup whole (87g)1 piece whole (20g)
22 calories
0.6g fiber
19 calories
0.5g fiber
4 calories
0.1g fiber
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Tomato

#14: Ripe Red Stewed Tomatoes
Calories in 100g1 cup (240g)2 medium (246g)
18 calories
0.7g fiber
43 calories
1.7g fiber
44 calories
1.7g fiber
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#15: Watermelon
Calories in 100g1 cup, balls (154g)
30 calories
0.4g fiber
46 calories
0.6g fiber
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Half of a honeydew melon

#16: Honeydew Melon
Calories in 100g1 cup, balls (177g)
36 calories
0.8g fiber
64 calories
1.4g fiber
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Wedge of cantaloupe melon

#17: Cantaloupe
Calories in 100g1 cup, balls (177g)
34 calories
0.9g fiber
60 calories
1.6g fiber
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Pureed food in a glass bowl

#18: Babyfoods
Calories in 100g1 oz (28g)1 tbsp (16g)
28 calories
0.9g fiber
8 calories
0.3g fiber
4 calories
0.1g fiber
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A glass of grape juice

#19: Fruit Juice
Calories in 100g8 fl oz (250g)
52 calories
0.2g fiber
130 calories
0.5g fiber
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A spoon of white rice

#20: White Rice
Calories in 100g1 cup (186g)
130 calories
0.3g fiber
242 calories
0.6g fiber
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Slices of white bread

#21: White Bread
Calories in 100g1 slice, thin (20g)
267 calories
2.3g fiber
53 calories
0.5g fiber
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Tomato bisque

#22: Cream Soups (Tomato Bisque)
Calories in 100g1 cup (8 fl oz) (251g)11oz can (609g)
79 calories
0.2g fiber
198 calories
0.5g fiber
481 calories
1.2g fiber
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A bowl of clear soup

#23: Clear Soups (Beef and Mushroom)
Calories in 100g1 cup (251g)
69 calories
0.2g fiber
173 calories
0.5g fiber
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Souffle

#24: Souffles (Spinach)
Calories in 100g1 cup (136g)1 recipe yield (813g)
172 calories
0.7g fiber
234 calories
1g fiber
1398 calories
5.7g fiber
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Low Fiber Cookbook

Cover for the Low Residue Diet
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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Data Sources and References

  1. U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central
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