Foods That Have the Least Fiber

Fiber is normally very good for your health and your body, but certain medical conditions may benefit from a low-fiber diet. Some of these medical conditions are chronic diarrhea, colitis, cramping and bowel and digestive problems. If you are facing abdominal surgery, then it is likely that you will need to follow for a short period before and after surgery a low-fiber diet. A list of foods that contain the least amount of fiber follows.

Fruits

• Melons, such as cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, are naturally low in fiber. Peaches, pears, tomatoes, grapefruit, peeled apples and cherries also have little fiber.

Vegetables

• Vegetables with a lower fiber content include squash, potatoes without the skins, asparagus, cabbage, romaine lettuce, onions and cooked cauliflower and broccoli.

Breads

• Breads that are typically low in fiber include cornbread, white bread, commercially prepared muffins, corn muffins, English muffins, rolls, croissants, commercially prepared cinnamon rolls, white pizza crust and white pita bread.

Desserts

• Indulge in desserts while on a low-fiber diet with lemon meringue pie, cake, tapioca, puddings, commercially prepared blueberry pie, coffee cake and Danish.

Cereals

• Cooked cereals low in fiber are corn grit, cream of wheat and cream of rice.

Pasta and Rice

• As long as you avoid pasta made from whole grains, you can enjoy white pasta such as spaghetti and elbow macaroni, as well as white rice.

Soups

• Commercially prepared soups such as clam chowder, minestrone, vegetable and chicken noodle have little to no fiber, according to Dietary Fiber Food.

Dairy

• Dairy products typically contain little fiber, but people who need to follow a low-fiber diet also may have difficulty digesting dairy. If this is the case, then start with just a small portion each day. Recommended dairy products, in limited amounts, are low-fat yogurt, milk and cheese.