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High fiber foods for a heart friendly diet: ranking

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-20

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

High fiber foods for a heart friendly diet: ranking

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Soy flour

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Average protein

7,2 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

30,1 g

per 100g

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Average fat

9,9 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This ranked list showcases 100 foods that are exceptionally high in dietary fiber while maintaining low sodium levels, making them excellent choices for supporting heart health. The foods are primarily sorted by fiber content per 100 grams, allowing you to identify the most fiber-dense options to incorporate into your daily meals.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Soy flour ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Fiber: Cinnamon, powder (54.3 g per 100 g).
  • ✅ Average fiber in this list: 26.7 g per 100 g.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 35 kcal to 790.84 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Wheat, bran packs more calories (790.84 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Understanding the list of high Fiber foods for a heart-friendly diet

This ranked list showcases 100 foods that are exceptionally high in dietary Fiber while maintaining low sodium levels, making them excellent choices for supporting heart general general health. The foods are primarily sorted by Fiber content per 100 grams, allowing you to identify the most Fiber-dense options to incorporate into your daily meals.

Top picks and their standout features

Leading the list, Cinnamon, powder boasts an impressive 54.3 grams of Fiber per 100 grams, accompanied by high mineral levels such as calcium (1228 mg) and iron (38.1 mg). These nutrients contribute to bone strength and blood oxygenation, respectively, highlighting cinnamon as a versatile, nutrient-rich choice.

Peel, ripe banana, dried, Brazil ranks high with 46.7 grams of Fiber and an outstanding 4600 mg of potassium, which is crucial for blood pressure regulation and maintaining electrolyte balance.

Other notable foods include Soy, bran with 46.4 grams of Fiber and significant mineral content, and Wheat, bran with over 42 grams of Fiber, providing additional Protein and essential micronutrients beneficial for cardiovascular general general health. These foods stand out for their dense Fiber content and micronutrient profile, fitting well within a heart-friendly diet.

How to choose foods based on your general general health goals

If your aim is weight loss, opt for foods with high Fiber and lower calorie counts, such as cinnamon or dried banana peel, and adjust portion sizes accordingly. For muscle gain, select options rich in Fiber that also supply Protein, like wheat germ or soybean flour. For general nutrition general general health maintenance, foods like wheat bran or soy bran offer a balanced combination of Fiber, macros, and micronutrients to support long-term cardiovascular general general health.

Common mistakes when using this list

  • Ignoring portion sizes: Nutrient values are based on 100 grams; actual consumption varies, so be mindful of portion control to accurately manage your Fiber intake.
  • Overlooking macro and micronutrient balance: Focusing solely on Fiber without considering other macros such as Carbs, fats, and proteins may lead to unbalanced diets tailored to your specific needs.
  • Using the list as the sole guide: While this list provides valuable data, it’s important to include variety and consider individual general general health conditions when planning your meals.

Practical next steps for you

Start by incorporating foods like cinnamon, soy bran, and wheat bran into your daily diet to boost Fiber intake. Compare their calorie, Protein, and carbohydrate content to tailor selections suited to your personal general general health goals. Remember, this educational data serves as a guide; consulting a general general healthcare professional or registered dietitian can help you develop a personalized, heart-friendly diet based on your unique general general health profile.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Cinnamon, powder

44,03,93,254,3 10/10
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Cinnamon, powder (imported date)

121,00,027,51,253,1 9/10
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Coffee, roasted, powder, Brazil

165,00,014,511,951,2 8/10
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Peel, ripe banana, raw, dried, Brazil

120,00,017,75,546,7 8/10
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Soy, bran, Brazil

43,00,04,22,946,4 10/10
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Wheat, bran, raw, Brazil

114,00,017,84,746,4 8/10
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Wheat, bran

187,015,621,74,242,8 9/10
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Wheat, bran

790,815,621,74,242,8 8/10
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Rosemary, dried (imported date)

223,00,021,515,242,6 7/10
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Oregano, dried (imported date)

144,00,026,44,342,5 7/10
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Coffee, decaffeinated, toasted, ground (imported date)

253,00,028,515,441,4 7/10
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Basil

175,014,420,54,040,5 9/10
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Basil

740,614,420,54,040,5 7/10
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Fennel, seed (imported date)

184,00,012,514,939,8 7/10
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Green tea, Matcha, powder (imported data)

104,00,014,05,338,7 7/10
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Coriandro (cilantro), leaves, dehydrated, Brazil

136,00,010,710,437,3 7/10
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Cocoa, powder, without sugar (imported date)

207,00,020,913,737,0 6/10
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Paprika, powder (imported date)

192,00,019,112,934,9 6/10
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Chili or hotpepper, powder

303,012,031,714,334,8 7/10
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Flaxseed brown, flour, Brazil

331,00,00,036,834,5 6/10
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Chia, seeds, dried (imported date)

307,00,07,730,734,4 6/10
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Syrian spice mix (Baharat), powder, homemade (imported date) (black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg)

211,00,035,57,634,3 6/10
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Coconut, flour, raw (imported data)

236,00,024,715,334,2 6/10
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Beans, kidney, raw, Brazil

116,00,026,11,233,8 6/10
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Linseed, seed, Brazil

330,00,09,832,333,5 6/10
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Spice, curry, powder, Brazil

219,00,028,611,633,2 6/10
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Sumac, dried (imported data)

261,00,039,211,632,9 6/10
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Lupine, seeds, raw, Brazil

129,00,09,110,332,3 7/10
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Colorific, annatto, powder (imported date)

219,00,040,96,132,1 5/10
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Beans, flageolet, raw, Brazil

133,00,031,20,930,3 6/10
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Flaxseed, flour (average of different types), Brazil

262,00,00,029,129,1 6/10
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Mix of dried herbs (imported date)

209,00,033,78,228,9 5/10
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Cardamom, powder (imported data)

222,00,040,46,728,0 5/10
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Flaxseed golden, flour, raw, Brazil

357,00,00,039,727,3 5/10
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Sedd, flaxseed

568,018,328,942,227,3 6/10
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Pepper, red, cayenne, raw (imported date)

273,00,029,417,327,2 5/10
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Pepper, cayenne, powder (imported date)

273,00,029,417,327,2 5/10
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Black, pepper

73,010,93,326,5 8/10
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Black pepper

230,011,038,33,326,5 6/10
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Laurel, leaf, dried (imported date)

300,07,648,78,426,3 5/10
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White, pepper

60,010,42,126,2 8/10
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Pepper, white, grain

212,00,048,32,126,2 5/10
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white pepper

232,010,442,42,126,2 6/10
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Pepper, black, grain (imported date)

206,00,044,13,325,3 5/10
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Green pea, grain, raw, Brazil

186,00,043,51,325,0 5/10
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Broad bean, dried

248,026,132,51,525,0 7/10
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Red bean

242,023,635,10,824,9 7/10
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White bean, dried, raw

267,022,241,61,324,9 7/10
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White bean, dried, raw

268,022,241,61,324,9 7/10
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Wheat germ

284,026,723,69,224,7 7/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Cinnamon, powder

Minerals

Calcium 1228,0
Iron 38,1
Magnesium 55,6
Phosphorus 61,4
Potassium 500,0
Sodium 26,3
Zinc 2,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 25,8
Vitamin C 28,5
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Cinnamon, powder (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1002,0
Iron 8,3
Magnesium 60,0
Phosphorus 64,0
Potassium 431,0
Sodium 10,0
Zinc 1,8

Vitamins

Vitamin A 15,0
Vitamin C 3,8
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 2,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 1,3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,2
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Coffee, roasted, powder, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 106,0
Iron 8,1
Magnesium 165,0
Phosphorus 169,0
Potassium 1608,0
Sodium 1,1
Zinc 0,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Peel, ripe banana, raw, dried, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 2011,0
Iron 2,5
Magnesium 95,1
Phosphorus
Potassium 4600,0
Sodium 32,5
Zinc 2,3

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Soy, bran, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 201,0
Iron 7,6
Magnesium 282,0
Phosphorus 555,0
Potassium 1914,0
Sodium 19,2
Zinc 4,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,8
Vitamin C
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,2
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Wheat, bran, raw, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 74,4
Iron 10,8
Magnesium 622,0
Phosphorus 1032,0
Potassium 1204,0
Sodium 2,0
Zinc 7,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 1,7
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,5
Vitamin B2 0,6
Vitamin B3 13,8
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 1,3
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Wheat, bran

Minerals

Calcium 73,0
Iron 10,6
Magnesium 611,0
Phosphorus 1013,0
Potassium 1182,0
Sodium 2,0
Zinc 7,3

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 2,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Wheat, bran

Minerals

Calcium 73,0
Iron 10,6
Magnesium 611,0
Phosphorus 1013,0
Potassium 1182,0
Sodium 2,0
Zinc 7,3

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 2,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Rosemary, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1280,0
Iron 29,3
Magnesium 220,0
Phosphorus 70,0
Potassium 955,0
Sodium 50,0
Zinc 3,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 156,0
Vitamin C 61,2
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,5
Vitamin B2 0,4
Vitamin B3 1,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 1,7
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Oregano, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1597,0
Iron 36,8
Magnesium 270,0
Phosphorus 148,0
Potassium 1260,0
Sodium 25,0
Zinc 2,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 85,0
Vitamin C 2,3
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 18,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,2
Vitamin B2 0,5
Vitamin B3 4,6
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 1,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Coffee, decaffeinated, toasted, ground (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 130,0
Iron 4,1
Magnesium 240,0
Phosphorus 160,0
Potassium 2020,0
Sodium 74,0
Zinc 0,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 10,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Basil

Minerals

Calcium 2113,0
Iron 42,0
Magnesium 422,0
Phosphorus 490,0
Potassium 3433,0
Sodium 34,0
Zinc 5,8

Vitamins

Vitamin A 5584,0
Vitamin C 61,2
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 7,5
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

Analysis

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Protein

Low

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Carbs

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Fat

Low

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Calories

Low

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is this list about?

It groups 100 foods high in fiber and low in sodium, ideal for a heart-friendly diet, based on data from DATA.top_foods.

Where to start looking at the table?

Begin with the foods at the top like Cinnamon powder or dried banana peel, then compare their nutrients such as fiber, calories, and protein.

Are the values per serving or per 100 grams?

All values are per 100 grams, so adjust portions accordingly for your diet.

How should I read the list?

Focus on fiber content combined with other macros and micronutrients to match your health goals.

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