Comparison

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) vs Methylcellulose Powder: Fiber Comparison

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) carries more fiber per serving — 4.5g versus 2.0g for Methylcellulose Powder. Here's the full breakdown.

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG)

4.5g per 1 tbsp (5g)

Soluble4.5g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories10

Protein0.0g

Methylcellulose Powder

2.0g per 1 dose (3g)

Soluble2.0g

Insoluble0.0g

Calories0

Protein0.0g

The verdict

Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) delivers 2.5g more fiber than Methylcellulose Powder per serving, a 125% 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 Methylcellulose Powder: 2.0g/serving Difference: 2.5g

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 Methylcellulose Powder profile

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