About this page: Data is drawn from Nutriofia's structured database of published sources (CoFID, USDA, and published analytical literature). The coverage bar shows what percentage of our 1041 foods have been measured for Omega-3 (SDA). This is a research tool — nothing here constitutes medical advice.
About Omega-3 (SDA)
Stearidonic acid (SDA) is an omega-3 fat found in some plant oils; it can be converted to EPA more efficiently than ALA, but it is not a standard dietary requirement target.
⚠️ Too little
No recognised deficiency state; it is not considered an essential nutrient.
🚫 Too much
Food sources are generally safe; high-dose supplements are usually unnecessary.
Sources:
BDA
⚠️ Partial database coverage (7.2%)
Only 75 of 1041 foods in the database have a recorded value for Omega-3 (SDA). The ranked list below shows what we have — foods not in the list simply haven't been measured yet rather than containing none.
Only 75 of 1041 foods in the database have a recorded value for Omega-3 (SDA). The ranked list below shows what we have — foods not in the list simply haven't been measured yet rather than containing none.
Foods Containing Omega-3 (SDA)
75 foods with recorded data, ranked highest first. Values per 100g fresh weight.
* Values are per 100g fresh weight. % NRV = percentage of EU Nutrient Reference Value. Bar shows relative level compared to the highest value across all foods in the database.
Data sources:
Standard nutrients: McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), Public Health England.
EU Nutrient Reference Values: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Annex XIII).
All values per 100g fresh weight unless stated. Nothing here constitutes medical advice.
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