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How much fiber is in bran muffin?
Bran Muffin has 5.2 g of fiber per 1 medium (113 g). That is 19% of the daily value and a high amount for a other.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About bran muffin and fiber
A medium bran muffin provides 5.2 grams of fiber from wheat bran, but a bakery muffin is often twice this size and carries sugar and fat with it. Homemade versions let you control both.
How bran muffin compares to other other foods
Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentil Soup | 1 cup | 6.5 g | 2.6 g | 23% |
| Shredded Wheat | 2 biscuits | 6 g | 13 g | 21% |
| Baked Beans | 1/2 cup | 5.2 g | 4.1 g | 19% |
| Bran Muffin | 1 medium | 5.2 g | 4.6 g | 19% |
| Acacia Fiber Powder | 1 tbsp | 5 g | 83.3 g | 18% |
| Psyllium Husk | 1 tbsp | 5 g | 71.4 g | 18% |
| Oat Bran | 1/3 cup dry | 4.8 g | 15 g | 17% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of bran muffin to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of bran muffin to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for bran muffin
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins, oat bran | 4.6 g | – | – |
| Muffins, wheat bran, toaster-type with raisins, toasted | 8.2 g | – | – |
| Muffin, oat bran | 4.6 g | – | – |
| Muffin, wheat bran | 2.2 g | – | – |
| Muffin, English, oat bran | 4 g | – | – |
| Muffin, English, wheat bran | 4.6 g | – | – |
| Muffin, bran with fruit, lowfat | 2.7 g | – | – |
| Muffin, English, oat bran, with raisins | 4 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.