Fibrous?

[TEACHK]

Read through the stickies re: fibrous veggies.
Pumpkin is listed as fibrous, but not butternut squash? How come?

[Blondell]

pumpkin isn't fibrous. it shouldn't be listed.

[Patricia]

Only when it's in Pumpkin Pie is it fibrous....:lol:

[TEACHK]

As I was looking for a list of high fiber veggies/legumes etc. I found this list (it's from univ. of Wisconsin). Not only is pumpkin on the list but it's one of the higher fiber veggies. SO, I am guessing the criteria for making it on the list of fibrous veggies in the sticky must have to do with the fiber content AND low carb low calorie content.

Over 3 grams fiber per 1/2 cup serving
Brussels sprouts 3.1
Pumpkin, canned 3.5
Potato with skin, 1 lg 4.7
Lima beans, cooked 5.1
Pork and beans,
cooked 5.6
kidney beans, cooked 6.6
2.1-3.0 grams fiber per serving
Mushrooms, canned 2.0
Carrot, 1 lg. 2.1
Turnip greens,
cooked 2.1
Rhubarb, cooked 2.2
Spinach, cooked 2.3
Spinach, raw, 2 c. 2.3
Broccoli 2.7
Green peas 2.8
Low Fiber Vegetables
1.1-2.0 grams fiber per serving
Peppers 1.1
Celery 1.1
Onions 1.3
Green beans 1.4
Cauliflower 1.4
Asparagus 1.8
Sweet potatoes,
Peeled 1.9
Under 1 gram fiber per serving
Mushrooms, fresh .3
Lettuce, iceberg/leaf .4
Chinese cabbage .4
Cucumber, peeled .5
Radish .6
Zucchini .7
Cabbage, raw .7
Bean sprouts .8
Tomato, ½ c. or
2-1/2” fresh .8
Potatoes, peeled .9

[Blondell]

Compare the total carb count to the fiber content.

[TEACHK]

Yeah...that's what I figured would make the difference between making the cut (no pun intended) for a veggie to be on the allowable "fibrous" veggie list or not!
It makes sense to me now!

[lchristine100]

Why is pumpkin not fibrous? My 100% pure pumpkin I have to make pumpkin bread has 5 grams per 1/2 cup with 40 calories...seems fibrous

[Blondell]

read my last post. :)

[GraceGirl]

Pork and beans is a fibrous veggie?!

[GraceGirl]

Right...legumes....so do beenie weenies count??