Comparison

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) vs Benefiber (wheat dextrin): Fiber Comparison

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) carries more fiber per serving — 4.5g versus 3.0g for Benefiber (wheat dextrin). Here's the full breakdown.

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG)

4.5g per 1 tbsp (5g)

Soluble4.5g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories10

Protein0.0g

Benefiber (wheat dextrin)

3.0g per 2 tsp

Soluble3.0g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories20

Protein0.0g

The verdict

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) delivers 1.5g more fiber than Benefiber (wheat dextrin) per serving, a 50% difference. A processed form of guar gum specifically designed to ferment more slowly, which tends to produce less gas than standard guar gum.

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG): 4.5g/serving Benefiber (wheat dextrin): 3.0g/serving Difference: 1.5g

Individual pages

Full Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) profile

A processed form of guar gum specifically designed to ferment more slowly, which tends to produce less gas tha...

Full Benefiber (wheat dextrin) profile

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