Foods Highest in DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

5,258 foods ranked by DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. DHA is a long-chain marine omega-3 and a major structural building block of the brain and the retina of the eye. It is especially important during pregnancy and infancy for brain and vision development, and it supports brain function throughout life.

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Salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, herring and algae oil. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) — frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Fish oil, salmon, Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native), Fish oil, cod liver, Fish oil, sardine and Fish oil, menhaden. See the full ranking above.

How much DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) do I need a day?

There is no FDA Daily Value; two servings of oily fish a week, or an algae supplement, are common recommendations.

What does DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) do?

DHA is a long-chain marine omega-3 and a major structural building block of the brain and the retina of the eye. It is especially important during pregnancy and infancy for brain and vision development, and it supports brain function throughout life.

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