Nutrients

Foods High in Selenium

Selenium is an antioxidant mineral that supports thyroid function and helps protect cells from oxidative damage. The recommended daily value is 55mcg.

Ranked by Selenium content per 100g. Source: USDA FoodData Central .

Brazil Nuts

Nuts & Seeds

1917mcg

3485% DV

Mustard Seed

Spices & Seasonings

208.1mcg

378% DV

Smelt (Alaska Native)

Proteins

194mcg

353% DV

Young Hen Turkey

Proteins

144.1mcg

262% DV

Beef Kidney

Proteins

141mcg

256% DV

Ground Flaxseed

Nuts & Seeds

135.9mcg

247% DV

Powder Egg Substitute

Proteins

127.7mcg

232% DV

Garden of Life Plant Protein

Proteins

122mcg

222% DV

Stabilized Egg

Proteins

121.1mcg

220% DV

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna

Seafood

112mcg

204% DV

Seared Tuna

Seafood

108.2mcg

197% DV

Flesh (Shoshone Bannock) Steelhead Trout

Proteins

105mcg

191% DV

Sunflower Seed Butter Seeds

Proteins

104.4mcg

190% DV

Capons Chicken

Proteins

95mcg

173% DV

Tuna

Proteins

90.6mcg

165% DV

Ahi Tuna

Seafood

90.6mcg

165% DV

Mussels

Proteins

89.6mcg

163% DV

Octopus

Seafood

89.6mcg

163% DV

Cuttlefish Mollusks

Proteins

89.6mcg

163% DV

Octopus Mollusks

Proteins

89.6mcg

163% DV

Whelk Mollusks

Proteins

89.6mcg

163% DV

Durum Wheat

Proteins

89.4mcg

163% DV

Semolina

Proteins

89.4mcg

163% DV

Roughy Fish

Proteins

88.3mcg

161% DV

UNCLE SAM CEREAL Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Proteins

88.3mcg

161% DV

Nutritional Shake Mix Beverages

Proteins

87.5mcg

159% DV

Chicken Liver

Proteins

82.4mcg

150% DV

Lamb Liver

Proteins

82.4mcg

150% DV

Canned Tuna in Water

Seafood

80.4mcg

146% DV

Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Nuts & Seeds

79.3mcg

144% DV

Frequently Asked Questions

What foods are highest in Selenium?

The top foods highest in Selenium per 100g are: Brazil Nuts (1917mcg/100g), Mustard Seed (208.1mcg/100g), Smelt (Alaska Native) (194mcg/100g). See the full ranked list above. Data source: USDA FoodData Central.

What is the recommended daily value for Selenium?

The recommended daily value (DV) for Selenium is 55mcg for adults, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Why is Selenium important?

Selenium is an antioxidant mineral that supports thyroid function and helps protect cells from oxidative damage. The recommended daily value is 55mcg.

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