Comparison

Benefiber (wheat dextrin) vs Methylcellulose Powder: Fiber Comparison

Benefiber (wheat dextrin) carries more fiber per serving — 3.0g versus 2.0g for Methylcellulose Powder. Here's the full breakdown.

Benefiber (wheat dextrin)

3.0g per 2 tsp

Soluble3.0g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories20

Protein0.0g

Methylcellulose Powder

2.0g per 1 dose (3g)

Soluble2.0g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories0

Protein0.0g

The verdict

Benefiber (wheat dextrin) delivers 1.0g more fiber than Methylcellulose Powder per serving, a 50% difference. Marketed specifically for dissolving without taste or texture change, which is accurate given its wheat dextrin base.

Benefiber (wheat dextrin): 3.0g/serving Methylcellulose Powder: 2.0g/serving Difference: 1.0g

Individual pages

Full Benefiber (wheat dextrin) profile

Marketed specifically for dissolving without taste or texture change, which is accurate given its wheat dextri...

Full Methylcellulose Powder profile

A non-fermentable soluble fiber, which means it produces meaningfully less gas than psyllium or inulin for peo...