Comparison

Psyllium Husk vs Wheat Dextrin Powder: Fiber Comparison

Psyllium Husk carries more fiber per serving — 4.3g versus 3.0g for Wheat Dextrin Powder. Here's the full breakdown.

Psyllium Husk

4.3g per 1 tbsp (10g)
Soluble3.9g
Insoluble0.4g
Calories30
Protein0.4g

Wheat Dextrin Powder

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

The verdict

Psyllium Husk delivers 1.3g more fiber than Wheat Dextrin Powder per serving, a 43% difference. The most heavily studied fiber supplement, used in most over-the-counter fiber products. Almost entirely soluble fiber.

Psyllium Husk: 4.3g/serving Wheat Dextrin Powder: 3.0g/serving Difference: 1.3g