How much fiber is in blueberries?

Fiber in blueberries by serving size

How blueberries compare with other fruits

Blueberries rank 5 of 11 fruits in this library, by fiber in one serving.

• Pear5.5g
• Apple4.4g
• Blueberries3.6g
• Banana3.1g
• Orange3.1g

Each bar is one serving: pear, 1 medium pear; apple, 1 medium apple, with skin; blueberries, 1 cup; banana, 1 medium banana; orange, 1 orange.

A cup, not a handful

The 3.6 grams is for a full cup, which weighs 148 grams. A small handful over cereal is closer to a quarter of that, about 0.9 grams.

Pair it with something heavier

A cup of blueberries in a cup of plain yogurt is still 3.6 grams, because yogurt has none. Add an ounce of almonds and it is 7.1.

More fiber alongside blueberries

• Chia seeds: 9.8 grams in 1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons)
• Oatmeal: 4 grams in 1 cup, cooked
• Almonds: 3.5 grams in 1 ounce (about 23 almonds)

Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.

Questions about fiber in blueberries

How much fiber is in blueberries?

Blueberries have 3.6 grams of fiber in 1 cup, which weighs 148 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.

Are blueberries high in fiber?

One serving, 1 cup, has 3.6 grams. That is 13% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call a good source of fiber. Blueberries rank 5 of 11 fruits in this library by fiber per serving.

How much fiber is in 100 grams of blueberries?

2.4 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup, weighs 148 grams and has 3.6 grams of fiber.

How many cups of blueberries would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?

About 7, at 3.6 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.