How SolaGrain compares with other sources of fiber
SolaGrain | Oligofructose, Inulin | Guar, Pectin, etc. | Psyllium | Resistant starch | Beta-glucans | |
Health benefit | ||||||
Provides feeling of fullness | Excellent | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Regulates blood sugar | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Lowers cholesterol | Excellent | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
Antioxidants / Vitamins | Good | None | None | None | None | None |
Improves digestion | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
Not genetically altered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gluten-free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pro-biotic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Nein | Yes | Yes |
Solubility | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | None | Excellent | Excellent |
Taste | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Grain-like | Neutral | Neutral |