Comparison

Inulin Powder vs Wheat Dextrin Powder: Fiber Comparison

Inulin Powder carries more fiber per serving — 5.0g versus 3.0g for Wheat Dextrin Powder. Here's the full breakdown.

Inulin Powder

5.0g per 1 tbsp (6g)
Soluble5.0g
Insoluble0.0g
Calories20
Protein0.0g

Wheat Dextrin Powder

3.0g per 2 tbsp (7g)
Soluble3.0g
Insoluble0.0g
Calories25
Protein0.0g

The verdict

Inulin Powder delivers 2.0g more fiber than Wheat Dextrin Powder per serving, a 67% difference. A prebiotic fiber derived from chicory root, commonly added to fiber-fortified packaged foods — tends to produce more gas than other supplements when first introduced.

Inulin Powder: 5.0g/serving Wheat Dextrin Powder: 3.0g/serving Difference: 2.0g