Foods Highest in Retinol

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Fish oil, cod liver ranks #1 of 50 for Retinol, at 30000UG per 100g.

What These Retinol Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Retinol, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. There is no established FDA Daily Value for Retinol, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (UG per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Fish oil, cod liver, delivering 30000UG per 100g. The top three (Fish oil, cod liver, Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Retinol sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Fish oil, cod liver 30000 UG -
2 Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 28319 UG -
3 Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 21140 UG -
4 Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products liver, cooked, boiled 21014 UG -
5 Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried 20070 UG -
6 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, cooked, soaked and fried 19872 UG -
7 Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, raw 15434 UG -
8 Duck, domesticated, liver, raw 11984 UG -
9 Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 11705 UG -
10 Turkey, all classes, liver, cooked, simmered 10751 UG -
11 Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 9428 UG -
12 Goose, liver, raw 9309 UG -
13 Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork 8308 UG -
14 Turkey, all classes, liver, raw 8056 UG -
15 Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried 7777 UG -
16 Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried 7728 UG -
17 Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 7491 UG -
18 Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 7391 UG -
19 Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 6502 UG -
20 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder 6006 UG -
21 Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, powder, with high vitamin C with other added vitamins, low calorie 5996 UG -
22 Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 5405 UG -
23 Liver cheese, pork 5252 UG -
24 Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 4948 UG -
25 Oscar Mayer, Braunschweiger Liver Sausage (sliced) 4723 UG -
26 Turkey, whole, giblets, cooked, simmered 4619 UG -
27 Chicken, capons, giblets, raw 4374 UG -
28 Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried 4293 UG -
29 Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 4220 UG -
30 Liverwurst spread 4091 UG -
31 Chicken, capons, giblets, cooked, simmered 3984 UG -
32 Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, simmered 3978 UG -
33 Turkey, whole, giblets, raw 3939 UG -
34 Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, fried 3582 UG -
35 Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 3290 UG -
36 Chicken, stewing, giblets, raw 3152 UG -
37 Chicken, roasting, giblets, raw 2880 UG -
38 Chicken, stewing, giblets, cooked, simmered 2864 UG -
39 Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted 2686 UG -
40 Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, raw 2657 UG -
41 Chicken, roasting, giblets, cooked, simmered 2443 UG -
42 Beverages, nutritional shake mix, high protein, powder 1875 UG -
43 Incaparina, dry mix (corn and soy flours), unprepared 1770 UG -
44 Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered 1751 UG -
45 Snack, BALANCE, original bar 1495 UG -
46 Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread 1410 UG -
47 Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 1370 UG -
48 Beverages, rich chocolate, powder 1365 UG -
49 Beverages, OVALTINE, chocolate malt powder 1365 UG -
50 Beverages, OVALTINE, Classic Malt powder 1365 UG -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Retinol?

Fish oil, cod liver is the food highest in Retinol, with 30000UG per 100g.

How much Retinol do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for Retinol. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of Retinol?

Top whole food sources of Retinol include Fish oil, cod liver, Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Retinol (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.