Foods Highest in Selenium
6,661 foods ranked by Selenium per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Selenium, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Selenium is a trace mineral that forms part of antioxidant enzymes which protect cells from damage. It is also essential for thyroid-hormone metabolism, reproduction and immune function.
Read the full Selenium guideValues per 100 g.
Brazil nuts, seafood, eggs, meat, poultry and whole grains. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Selenium — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Selenium?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched, Sea lion, Steller, liver (Alaska Native), Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, without peanuts, with salt added, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised and Nuts, brazilnuts, raw. See the full ranking above.
How much Selenium do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 55 mcg. Just one or two Brazil nuts can supply a full day's worth.
What does Selenium do?
Selenium is a trace mineral that forms part of antioxidant enzymes which protect cells from damage. It is also essential for thyroid-hormone metabolism, reproduction and immune function.