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Are soybeans & other soy products high in fiber?

Soybeans & other soy foods are pretty rich in fiber. A serving of soybeans contains about 10 g of fiber, or 37% DV.

Mushrooms are good dietary sources of protein. Actually, they’re 20-45% protein. A serving provides up to 3 g of protein.

Mushrooms are excellent sources of dietary fiber. A serving of most common mushrooms provides 2-3 g of fiber, or 8-12% DV.

Rice is a poor source of vitamin B12. Only fortified rice products, such as rice milk & fermented rice, contain vitamin B12.

Soybeans, soy milk, tofu, edamame & other soy products contain no vitamin B12. Only tempeh is a good dietary source, providing 5% DV per serving!

Doughnuts are particularly high in sugar. They typically contain 35 g of sugars per 100 g, or 28 g per serving!

Most types of bread contain 1–3 grams of sugars per slice. Whole grain bread has less sugar than white bread.

Eggs are great dietary sources of vitamin B12. A large egg contains 0.5 mcg of vitamin B12, or 20% of the recommended daily intake.

Egg is a great dietary source of omega-3s. A typical egg contains 92 mg, while an enriched egg contains up to 259 mg of omega-3s.

Raw celery has 1.6 grams of fiber per 100g. About 70% is insoluble fiber. A cup provides 6% DV. Celery juice is also high in fiber!