Gadoleic Acid
A monounsaturated fat first found in cod oil.
What is Gadoleic Acid?
Gadoleic acid (also called gondoic acid) is a twenty-carbon omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acid. It was first identified in fish oils — its name comes from Gadus, the cod genus — and is also found in jojoba oil and some nuts and seeds.
Health benefits of Gadoleic Acid
- A naturally occurring monounsaturated fat
- Part of the fatty-acid make-up of fish and certain seed oils
Top food sources of Gadoleic Acid
See full rankingFish and fish oils, jojoba oil, and small amounts in nuts and seeds. Values shown per 100 g.
Oil, spotted seal (Alaska Native)
15,020 mg
Fish oil, herring
13,625 mg
Fish oil, cod liver
10,422 mg
Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native)
9,560 mg
Oil, mustard
6,190 mg
Fish oil, sardine
5,986 mg
Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native)
4,847 mg
Spices, mustard seed, ground
3,994 mg
Fish oil, salmon
3,859 mg
Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat
3,846 mg
Fish, herring, Atlantic, pickled
3,648 mg
Fish, eel, mixed species, raw
3,000 mg
How much Gadoleic Acid do you need?
There is no Daily Value. It is a minor monounsaturated fat in the diet.
Gadoleic Acid deficiency
There is no dietary requirement or recognized deficiency for gadoleic acid.
Nutrition data per 100 g from the USDA & FooDB databases. Daily Values follow the FDA 2016+ labeling standard for a 2,000-calorie diet. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Gadoleic Acid do?
Gadoleic acid (also called gondoic acid) is a twenty-carbon omega-11 monounsaturated fatty acid. It was first identified in fish oils — its name comes from Gadus, the cod genus — and is also found in jojoba oil and some nuts and seeds.
How much Gadoleic Acid do I need per day?
There is no Daily Value. It is a minor monounsaturated fat in the diet.
Which foods are highest in Gadoleic Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Oil, spotted seal (Alaska Native), Fish oil, herring, Fish oil, cod liver, Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native), Oil, mustard.
What happens if I don't get enough Gadoleic Acid?
There is no dietary requirement or recognized deficiency for gadoleic acid.