Omega-3: EPA, food by food
Ranking · Omega-3: EPA · listed only
Listed only, outside the score (the 0-to-1 number that orders foods for a goal, built from 22 other nutrients), and with no absorption figure: the foods below are ranked by the amount the databases list in one serving. The two long-chain omega-3 fats count in the score only together: see Omega-3: EPA + DHA.
Eicosapentaenoic acid, one of the two long-chain omega-3 fats. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines contain high amounts of the long-chain omega-3s. No daily amount has been set for it.
How we counted this
Most per serving: cooked farmed salmon (690 mg), then Pacific oysters, raw and cooked mackerel.
Listed amounts, not what your body absorbs. Where a human study measured absorption, the food’s page shows it. ?
How we counted this
Listed for 201 of the 210 preparations on this page (159 foods). The other 9 aren’t zero, just not listed: see “Not listed” below.
199 of them are ranked below, by what one serving gives; the other 2 list it but have no serving size on file, so they follow, per 100 g.
The 159 reviewed foods (229 preparations) are counted here, and raw and cooked spinach are two preparations of one food. Each row below is one preparation, and 210 of them are on this page. The other 19 are left out: 19 raw or dry forms of a food ranked as eaten (listed below). Imported foods are listed separately below, not ranked. Every amount here is copied from the national food databases, as published. A serving’s weight is shown rounded, and the amount is worked from its exact weight, so a row can differ slightly from weight times the per-100 g figure.
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Farmed salmon, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)690mg690 mg / 100 g - 2
Pacific oysters, raw125 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)548mg438 mg / 100 g - 3
Mackerel, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)504mg504 mg / 100 g - 4
Sockeye salmon, canned55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)285mg518 mg / 100 g - 5
Mussels, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)276mg276 mg / 100 g - 6
Sardines, canned in oil55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)260mg473 mg / 100 g - 7
Eastern oysters, raw125 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)221mg177 mg / 100 g - 8
Clams, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)138mg138 mg / 100 g - 9
Shrimp, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)135mg135 mg / 100 g - 10
Albacore (white) tuna, canned in water55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)128mg233 mg / 100 g - 11
Oysters, canned55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)116mg211 mg / 100 g - 12
Light tuna, canned in water55 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)13.8mg25 mg / 100 g - 13
Chicken breast, roasted100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)10mg10 mg / 100 g - 14
Eggs, hard-boiled100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)5mg5 mg / 100 g - 15
Tilapia, cooked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)5mg5 mg / 100 g - 16
Cod, baked100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)4mg4 mg / 100 g - 17
Processed cheese slices30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)3.6mg12 mg / 100 g - 18
Ice cream, vanilla105 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)3.15mg3 mg / 100 g - 19
Cheddar30 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)3mg10 mg / 100 g - 20
Cream cheese30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)3mg10 mg / 100 g - 21
Swiss cheese30 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)2.7mg9 mg / 100 g - 22
Edamame, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)2.55mg3 mg / 100 g - 23
Ground turkey, 93% lean, cooked60 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)2.4mg4 mg / 100 g - 24
Mozzarella, part-skim30 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)1.8mg6 mg / 100 g - 25
Sour cream29 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)1.75mg6 mg / 100 g - 26
Heavy cream15.1 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)1.36mg9 mg / 100 g - 27
Pork sausage, pan-fried55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)1.1mg2 mg / 100 g - 28
Deli turkey breast55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)1.1mg2 mg / 100 g - 29
Cakes80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.8mg1 mg / 100 g - 30
White bread75 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.75mg1 mg / 100 g - 31
Bacon, pan-fried15 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.6mg4 mg / 100 g - 32
Half-and-half cream15.3 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.46mg3 mg / 100 g - 33
Dark chocolate40 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.4mg1 mg / 100 g - 34
Crackers30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0.3mg1 mg / 100 g - 35
Sunflower oil9.2 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)0.22mg2.38 mg / 100 g - 36
Almond butter15 g · Canadian Nutrient File 20260mg0 mg / 100 g - 37
Almond drink, unsweetened, fortified250 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 38
Almonds, dry-roasted30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 39
Almonds, raw30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 40
Arugula, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 41
Asparagus, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 42
Avocado, raw30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 43
Banana, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 44
Pinto beans, cooked90 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 45
White beans, cooked95 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 46
Ground beef, 80% lean, cooked60 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 47
Beef liver, pan-fried100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 48
Beef steak, top loin, grilled100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 49
Beets, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 50
Green pepper, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 51
Red pepper, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 52
Black beans, cooked91 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 53
Wild blueberries, frozen80 g · Canadian Nutrient File 20260mg0 mg / 100 g - 54
Blueberries, frozen80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 55
Blueberries, raw80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 56
Bok choy, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 57
Brazil nuts, raw30 g · UK food tables (CoFID 2021)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 58
White bread, toasted75 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 59
Whole-wheat bread75 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 60
Breakfast cereal30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 61
Broccoli, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 62
Broccoli, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 63
Brussels sprouts, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 64
Brussels sprouts, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 65
Butter, salted10 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 66
Butter, unsalted10 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 67
Green cabbage, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 68
Green cabbage, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 69
Pies110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 70
Cantaloupe, raw150 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 71
Carrots, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 72
Cashews, raw30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 73
Cauliflower, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 74
Cauliflower, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 75
Celery, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 76
Cottage cheese125 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 77
Feta30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 78
Parmesan15 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 79
Cherries, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 80
Chia seeds15 g · Canadian Nutrient File 20260mg0 mg / 100 g - 81
Chia seeds, ground15 g · Canadian Nutrient File 20260mg0 mg / 100 g - 82
Chicken thigh, roasted100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 83
Chicken liver, simmered100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 84
Chickpeas, canned82 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 85
Chickpeas, cooked87 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 86
Milk chocolate40 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 87
Coconut oil10 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 88
Coffee, brewed, decaffeinated250 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 89
Coffee, brewed250 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 90
Espresso30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 91
Coffee creamer, flavoured liquid15.2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 92
Coffee creamer, powder2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 93
Cola391 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 94
Cookies30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 95
Sweet corn, frozen, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 96
Corn tortillas55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 97
Dried cranberries, sweetened40 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 98
Cucumber, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 99
Medjool dates40 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 100
Diet cola375 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 101
Eggs, scrambled110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 102
Eggplant, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 103
Flaxseed, ground15 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 104
Flaxseed, whole30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 105
Flour tortillas55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 106
French fries, restaurant70 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 107
French fries, frozen, oven-baked70 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 108
Garlic, raw4 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 109
Grapefruit, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 110
Grapes, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 111
Green beans, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 112
Green tea, brewed250 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 113
Ham, sliced55 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 114
Honey20 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 115
Hummus30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 116
Kale, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 117
Kale, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 118
Kefir, low-fat193 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 119
Kiwi, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 120
Lemon juice5.2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 121
Lentils, cooked105 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 122
Iceberg lettuce, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 123
Romaine lettuce, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 124
Mandarins, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 125
Mango, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 126
Maple syrup80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 127
Mayonnaise14 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 128
Milk, 2%263 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 129
Skim milk263 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 130
Mushrooms, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 131
Mushrooms, UV-exposed, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 132
Mustard greens, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 133
Mustard greens, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 134
Oat drink, unsweetened, fortified250 g · Canadian Nutrient File 20260mg0 mg / 100 g - 135
Oatmeal, cooked with water247 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 136
Olive oil, extra virgin9.1 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 137
Onions, sautéed85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 138
Onions, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 139
Orange juice262 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 140
Oranges, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 141
Pasta, cooked215 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 142
Whole-wheat pasta, cooked215 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 143
Peaches, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 144
Peanut butter, smooth15 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 145
Peanuts, dry-roasted30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 146
Peanuts, raw30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 147
Pears, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 148
Green peas, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 149
Pineapple, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 150
Pistachios, dry-roasted30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 151
Popcorn, air-popped50 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 152
Pork chop, pan-fried100 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 153
Potato, baked110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 154
Potato, boiled110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 155
Pumpkin seeds30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 156
Quinoa, cooked140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 157
Raisins40 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 158
Raspberries, frozen80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 159
Raspberries, raw80 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 160
Refried beans, canned90 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 161
Rhubarb, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 162
Brown rice, cooked140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 163
White rice, cooked140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 164
Ranch dressing30.4 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 165
Sauerkraut30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 166
Sesame seeds, hulled30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 167
Sesame seeds, whole30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 168
Soy drink, unsweetened, fortified250 g · US food database (USDA Foundation Foods)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 169
Soy sauce16 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 170
Soybeans, cooked91 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 171
Spinach, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 172
Spinach, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 173
Butternut squash, baked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 174
Strawberries, frozen140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 175
Strawberries, raw140 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 176
Sunflower seeds, dry-roasted30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 177
Sweet potato, baked110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 178
Sweet potato, boiled110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 179
Sweet potato, raw110 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 180
Tahini15 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 181
Black tea, brewed250 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 182
Tofu, calcium-set85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 183
Tomatoes, canned125 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 184
Tomatoes, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 185
Tortilla chips50 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 186
Turnip greens, frozen, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 187
Turnip greens, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 188
Turnip greens, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 189
Canola oil9.2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 190
Corn oil9.2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 191
Soybean oil9.2 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 192
Walnuts, raw30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 193
Watercress, raw85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 194
Watermelon, raw150 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 195
Whey protein concentrate30 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 196
Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat115 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 197
Plain yogurt, low-fat115 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 198
Plain yogurt, whole milk115 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g - 199
Zucchini, cooked85 g · US food database (USDA SR Legacy)0mg0 mg / 100 g
Not ranked in this view
These list Omega-3: EPA but have no serving size on file yet.
Not listed
The databases don’t list Omega-3: EPA for these foods: left out, not counted as zero.
Not yet reviewed · shown per 100 g, not per serving
Straight from the national databases, not yet checked, so not ranked. The list can include dried foods, spices and fortified products that a review would set aside.
No serving size yet, so shown per 100 g, even under “per serving”.
No imported food lists this nutrient.
Ranked as eaten. Where a food is also listed in a form people eat, these forms are left out: raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs (their cooked forms are ranked), dry grains and legumes, and frozen vegetables before cooking. Raw oysters stay: they have no other form.
Which 19 are left out?
- raw ground beef
- Beef liver, raw
- Beef steak, top loin, raw
- raw chicken breast
- Chicken thigh, raw
- Chicken liver, raw
- Cod, raw
- raw eggs
- dry lentils
- raw mackerel
- dry rolled oats
- dry pasta
- dry whole-wheat pasta
- frozen peas
- Pork chop, raw
- Pork sausage, raw
- dry quinoa
- raw farmed salmon
- Ground turkey, 93% lean, raw
12 fortified foods are ranked here. Fortifying adds vitamins and minerals, not omega-3: EPA, so what they hold of it is the food’s own; they are left out of the vitamin and mineral rankings: Almond drink, unsweetened, fortified · White bread · White bread, toasted · Breakfast cereal · Pies · Cakes · Cookies · Crackers · Flour tortillas · Oat drink, unsweetened, fortified · Pasta, cooked · Soy drink, unsweetened, fortified
Running low, and too much
Running low
No level of EPA or DHA in the blood is known below which eyes, nerves or immunity stop working properly. A shortage of essential fatty acids causes rough, scaly skin and dermatitis, and is virtually nonexistent in healthy people in the United States.
Too much
No upper level has been set for any omega-3. Doses of 2 to 15 g a day of EPA and/or DHA might lengthen bleeding time.