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
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
Yolk Egg
proteins
139.3mcg
253% DV
Powder Egg Substitute
proteins
127.7mcg
232% DV
Maca Powder
dairy
125.1mcg
227% DV
White Egg
proteins
125.1mcg
227% DV
Muesli
grains
123.1mcg
224% DV
Garden of Life Plant Protein
proteins
122mcg
222% DV
Stabilized Egg
proteins
121.1mcg
220% DV
Bonito Flakes
dairy
116.8mcg
212% DV
Whitefish (Alaska Native) Fish
proteins
113mcg
205% 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
Ahi Tuna
seafood
90.6mcg
165% DV
Cuttlefish Mollusks
proteins
89.6mcg
163% DV
Mussels
seafood
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
Liver Chicken
proteins
88.2mcg
160% DV
Nutritional Shake Mix Beverages
proteins
87.5mcg
159% DV
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.
The recommended daily value (DV) for Selenium is 55mcg for adults, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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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