Metamucil Nutritional Information
Metamucil’s nutrition facts for each of its products are listed on its website.
While all the products are made with psyllium husk, the nutrition profile of each product varies slightly depending on its other ingredients. For instance, the real sugar varieties of Metamucil have more calories and a higher carbohydrate content than the sugar-free varieties.
The Real Sugar Orange Smooth Powder variety of Metamucil has 90 calories, 6 grams (g) of fiber, and 23 g of carbs per serving, of which 16 g are from sugar and the rest are from dietary fiber.
In comparison, the Premium Blend Sugar-Free Orange Powder variety of Metamucil has 30 calories, 5 g of sugar, and 10 g of carbs per serving, and the carbs are all fiber with no sugar.
The sugar-free varieties of Metamucil use various sweeteners. For instance, the Sugar-Free Berry Smooth Powder is sweetened with aspartame, an artificial sweetener. The Premium Blend Orange Sugar-Free Powder is sweetened with stevia, a natural zero-calorie sweetener.
Metamucil’s calories are from carbohydrates because the powder and capsule varieties do not contain any protein or fat. They do contain small amounts of minerals like potassium, iron, and sodium. The flavored varieties of Metamucil contain natural and artificial colors and flavors that include citric acid, malic acid, paprika, and turmeric.
The Fiber Thins range of Metamucil products are fiber-rich cookies. Each serving contains 5 g of fiber, which is 17 percent of your daily requirement. These cookies are made with ingredients like grains, oil, and sugar, among others, so they also contain some fat and small amounts of protein.
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