Foods High in Omega-3 (DHA)

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Among USDA foods with measurable Omega-3 (DHA), Fish oil leads at 18mg per serving (7% DV). This page ranks 150 sources by omega-3 (dha) from FoodData Central (August 2026). Not personalized advice.

Supports brain health, heart health, and reduces inflammation.

Daily Value: 250mg · 150 foods ranked

Reading the Omega-3 (DHA) Ranking

150 foods in the USDA FoodData Central database carry measurable Omega-3 (DHA) content. The FDA Daily Value for Omega-3 (DHA) is 250mg, which means every food on this list can be scaled back to a percent-DV figure for an adult on a 2,000-calorie diet. The current number-one food clocks in at 18mg per serving, 7% of the daily reference value in a single portion. That kind of concentration is rare and tells you which foods act as genuine Omega-3 (DHA) drivers rather than marginal contributors.

Stepping back from individual foods, the data clusters into 6 food categories with measurable Omega-3 (DHA). Fats and Oils leads with 6 qualifying foods at an average of 8.8mg per serving, followed by American Indian/Alaska Native Foods (21 foods, avg 1.7mg). Category breakdowns matter because they reveal whether the nutrient is concentrated in one food family, where a single good choice moves the needle, or dispersed, where daily intake depends on variety across meals.

Supports brain health, heart health, and reduces inflammation. All values in this ranking come from USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data, normalized to per-serving so you can compare foods on equal footing. Click any food to see its full FDA-format nutrition label with macros, vitamins, and minerals, or jump to related nutrient rankings to see which foods dominate other daily value categories. For interpretation context, the nutrition guides explain how to balance % DV across a full day and why nutrient density, not just absolute amount, drives healthier food choices.

→ Compare the top three Omega-3 (DHA) sources side-by-side

1
Fish oil, salmon
18mg (7% DV)
18mg
3 11mg
4
Fish oil, sardine
11mg (4% DV)
11mg
5
Fish oil, menhaden
8.6mg (3% DV)
8.6mg
7
Fish oil, herring
4.2mg (2% DV)
4.2mg
10 3.0mg
15 1.4mg
17 1.4mg
18 1.3mg
21 1.2mg
30 1.0mg
34 0.9mg
35 0.9mg
39 0.9mg
40 0.9mg
44 0.9mg
48 0.8mg
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By Category

Fats and Oils 6 foods
avg 8.8mg/serving
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 21 foods
avg 1.7mg/serving
Beef Products 3 foods
avg 0.8mg/serving
Finfish and Shellfish Products 112 foods
avg 0.7mg/serving
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products 6 foods
avg 0.6mg/serving
Pork Products 2 foods
avg 0.5mg/serving

Source: USDA FoodData Central — per-food nutrient measurements.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Omega-3 (DHA) DV = 250mg (2,000-calorie basis).
Nutrient amounts are per standard serving size.