Foods Highest in Niacin (B3)

7,418 foods ranked by Niacin (B3) per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in Niacin (B3), ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Niacin (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in hundreds of energy-producing reactions in the body. It also supports the nervous and digestive systems and helps keep skin healthy.

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Values per 100 g.

Food	Niacin
Yeast extract spread	127.50 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Enriched Bran flakes	90.57 mg
Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder	80.00 mg
Fruit-flavored drink, dry powder, low calorie, with high vitamin C	80.00 mg
Fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie	80.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Complete Oat Bran Flakes	70.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN COMPLETE Wheat Flakes	69.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, Multi-Grain Cheerios	68.97 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S PRODUCT 19	66.70 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Corn Flakes	66.70 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, Whole Grain TOTAL	66.67 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Puffed Wheat Cereal	63.70 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Puffed Rice Cereal	52.30 mg
Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder	50.94 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Double Chocolate Nut Bar	45.25 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Honey Nut Oat Bar	45.25 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Energy Bar, all flavors	45.25 mg
Malted drink mix, natural, with added nutrients, powder	42.33 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL, Blueberry Pomegranate	40.80 mg
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry	40.20 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SMART START Strong Heart Antioxidants Cereal	40.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Cocoa DYNO-BITES	39.90 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Frosted Flakes	39.83 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CORN BURSTS	38.50 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Raisin Bran	37.74 mg
Formulated bar, LUNA BAR, NUTZ OVER CHOCOLATE	37.10 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, WHEATIES	37.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, WHEATIES, Fuel	36.40 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Chewy Chocolate Peanut Bar	36.36 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON MULTIGRAIN CRUNCH BAR	36.36 mg

Poultry, fish, lean meat, peanuts, whole grains and fortified cereals. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

Niacin (B3) — frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in Niacin (B3)?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Yeast extract spread, Cereals ready-to-eat, Ralston Enriched Bran flakes, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder, Fruit-flavored drink, dry powder, low calorie, with high vitamin C and Fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie. See the full ranking above.

How much Niacin (B3) do I need a day?

The FDA Daily Value is 16 mg. The body can also make some niacin from the amino acid tryptophan.

What does Niacin (B3) do?

Niacin (vitamin B3) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in hundreds of energy-producing reactions in the body. It also supports the nervous and digestive systems and helps keep skin healthy.

Foods Highest in Niacin (B3)

Niacin (B3) — frequently asked questions

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