This stool resembles Bristol Type 5, with soft, blobby pieces in a healthy brown color. Overall it looks in good shape, so keep up your fluid and fiber intake. Your gut is doing its job!

This stool is a Bristol Type 5, with soft blobs and a normal brown color (C1). It breaks into several pieces, but overall it looks healthy. Keep up your fluid intake and fiber-rich meals.

This stool is Bristol type 6, soft and mushy with some fragments, in a normal brown color. You may see some fibrous strands, so keep up your vegetables and water intake. Overall, your gut looks in good shape.

This stool is Bristol type 6, mushy and fluffy with ragged edges, and its color is a normal brown (C1). Visible fiber strands suggest a fair amount of dietary fiber in your diet. Keep up your fiber and hydration habits, and if loose stools persist, consider checking in with a healthcare provider.