Selenium divider

Selenium is an essential mineral that our body needs. It plays an important role in the functioning of the thyroid gland, immunity and is essential for our natural antioxidant system.

Plant sources

Brazil nuts 1917 μg / 100 g
Sunflower 79,3 μg / 100 g
Chia seed 55,2 μg / 100 g
Hazelnut 40,4 μg / 100 g
Sesame 34,4 μg / 100 g
Mushroom 26 μg / 100 g
Linseed 25,4 μg / 100 g
Portobello 21,9 μg / 100 g
Cashew 19,9 μg / 100 g
Coconut 18,5 μg / 100 g
Garlic 14,2 μg / 100 g
Macadam 11,7 μg / 100 g
Pistachio 10 μg / 100 g
Pumpkin seed 9,4 μg / 100 g
Peanut 9,3 μg / 100 g
Asparagus 6,1 μg / 100 g

Animal sources

Oyster 154 μg / 100 g
Lamb liver 116,1 μg / 100 g
Tuna 108,2 μg / 100 g
Mussel 89,6 μg / 100 g
Squid 89,6 μg / 100 g
Octopus 89,6 μg / 100 g
Lobster 73,1 μg / 100 g
Anchella 68,1 μg / 100 g
Yolk 56 μg / 100 g
Tilapia 54,4 μg / 100 g
Herring 52,6 μg / 100 g
Sardinia 52,7 μg / 100 g
Mackerel 51,6 μg / 100 g
Bacon 50,7 μg / 100 g
Bacon 50,7 μg / 100 g
Shrimp 49,5 μg / 100 g
Ham 49,9 μg / 100 g
Pork loin 48,2 μg / 100 g
Perch 46,8 μg / 100 g
Cod 42,9 μg / 100 g
Pork ribs 37,4 μg / 100 g
Crayfish 36,7 μg / 100 g
Ribeye steak 36,2 μg / 100 g
Crab 34,2 μg / 100 g
Parmesan 34,4 μg / 100 g
Flounder 32,6 μg / 100 g
Turkey leg 31,4 μg / 100 g
Egg 30,7 μg / 100 g
Turkey breast 30,2 μg / 100 g
T-bone steak 30,4 μg / 100 g
Lamb 30,8 μg / 100 g
Pepperoni 29 μg / 100 g
Cheddar 28,5 μg / 100 g
Beef tenderloin 28 μg / 100 g
Chicken breast 27,6 μg / 100 g
Mozzarella 27,6 μg / 100 g
Chicken leg 26,9 μg / 100 g
Chicken wings 25,5 μg / 100 g
Goose 25,5 μg / 100 g
Duck 22,4 μg / 100 g
Cattle 21,9 μg / 100 g
Egg white 20 μg / 100 g
Sturgeon 16,2 μg / 100 g
Feta cheese 15 μg / 100 g
Catfish 14,3 μg / 100 g
Edam cheese 14,5 μg / 100 g
Blue cheese 14,5 μg / 100 g
Camambert 14,5 μg / 100 g
Roquefort 14,5 μg / 100 g
Trout 13,2 μg / 100 g
Boar 13 μg / 100 g
Deer 11 μg / 100 g
Cottage cheese 9,7 μg / 100 g
Greek yoghurt 9,7 μg / 100 g
Goat cheese 5,5 μg / 100 g

Several studies have already shown that higher selenium intake has a protective effect against certain cardiovascular diseases, and cancers.