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Top 100 Foods With Linolenic Acid (18:3) - Care Omnia Nutrition

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Flaxseed contains linolenic acid (18:3)

Linolenic acid (18:3) is an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Linolenic acid is the parent compound of a number of different omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids found in plants and animals.

You can find linolenic acid in food sources like:

You can find a more detailed list of foods that contain linolenic acid below.

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Ranked List Of 100 Foods With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

Below you'll find a list of the top 100 foods that contain linolenic acid (18:3). It's ranked from the food with the most amount to the food with the least amount.

For ease of use, we've grouped together all foods that share the same rank.

By clicking on a food you'll get a list of all the nutrient content of that food.

Foods Ranked 1 - 20 With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

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RankFoods with Linolenic Acid (18:3)per 100gper Oz
1Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values53.4 g15.1 g
(Cold Pressed)
2
(Contains Added Sliced Flaxseed)
48.9 g13.9 g
3Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values22.8 g6.5 g
(Seeds)
417.8 g5 g
5Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values10.4 g2.9 g
6
(Hulled, Seeds)
10 g2.8 g
7Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values9.1 g2.6 g
8Four foods with the same rank/nutrient values9.1 g2.6 g
(Without Salt)
(Not Further Specified)
9
(Dried, Nuts)
8.7 g2.5 g
10
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Nuts)
8.5 g2.4 g
117.7 g2.2 g
12
(For Salads, Woks & Light Frying, Industrial)
7.6 g2.2 g
13
(80% Diglycerides)
7.4 g2.1 g
14
(Soybean & Sunflower Oil)
7.3 g2.1 g
157.2 g2 g
16
(Soybean, Refined)
7 g2 g
17
(Refined, For Woks & Light Frying, Industrial)
6.9 g2 g
18Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values6.9 g2 g
19Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values6.8 g1.9 g
(Salad Or Cooking)
20
(80% Fat, Tub, Soft Spread, Canola, Palm & Palm Kernel Oils)
6.8 g1.9 g
fig 1. Foods with linolenic acid (18:3) rank 1 to 20

Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

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RankFoods with Linolenic Acid (18:3)per 100gper Oz
216.6 g1.9 g
22
(With Antifoaming Agent, Principal Uses Salads, Woks & Light Frying, Industrial)
6.4 g1.8 g
235.9 g1.7 g
245.8 g1.6 g
255.8 g1.6 g
26Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values5.5 g1.5 g
(Regular)
275.1 g1.5 g
28
(Not Further Specified)
5.1 g1.4 g
29Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values5 g1.4 g
(Tub, Unsalted)
(Whipped, Tub, Salted)
(Whipped, Tub, Unsalted)
30Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values5 g1.4 g
(With Salt, Regular, 80% Fat, Composite, Tub)
(With Salt, Regular, 80% Fat, Composite, Tub)
(Without Salt, Regular, 80% Fat, Composite, Tub)
31
(No Cholesterol)
5 g1.4 g
32
(Not Further Specified, Salad Dressing)
4.7 g1.3 g
33
(Soybean Without Cholesterol)
4.6 g1.3 g
34Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values4.3 g1.2 g
(Cereals Ready-To-Eat)
35
(Without Salt, Soybean Oil, Salad Dressing)
4.2 g1.2 g
364.1 g1.2 g
37
(Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed)
4 g1.1 g
38
(Regular, Commercial, Salad Dressing)
3.9 g1.1 g
39Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.9 g1.1 g
(Regular, Salad Dressing)
40
(Pourable Clear Fry, Partially Hydrogenated & Winterized Soy, Industrial)
3.8 g1.1 g
fig 2. Foods with linolenic acid (18:3) rank 21 to 40

Foods Ranked 41 - 60 With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

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RankFoods with Linolenic Acid (18:3)per 100gper Oz
41
(Ground, Spices)
3.8 g1.1 g
42Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.6 g1 g
43
(Regular Buttery Spread With Flax Oil)
3.6 g1 g
44Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.4 g969.6 mg
(Regular, Salad Dressing)
(Not Further Specified)
45
(Dried, Spices)
3.2 g915.7 mg
46Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.2 g907.2 mg
(Regular, Commercial, Salad Dressing)
47Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.2 g904.3 mg
(Hydrogenated Soybean, Palm, & Cottonseed)
48
(Not Further Specified)
3.1 g890.2 mg
49
(With Salt, Soybean & Safflower Oil)
3 g850.5 mg
50Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3 g839.1 mg
(Low Linolenic, Industrial)
(Dried, Spices)
51
(Vegetable Oil, Tub, 67-70% Fat)
2.9 g833.5 mg
52Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.9 g830.6 mg
(Vegetable Oil Spread, Stick Or Tub)
53Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.9 g816.5 mg
(Regular, Commercial, Salad Dressing)
54
(Salad Or Cooking, Partially Hydrogenated, Cottonseed)
2.8 g793.8 mg
552.8 g791 mg
56
(Industrial, Use For Baking, Soy & Partially Hydrogenated Soy Oil, Sauces & Candy)
2.8 g782.4 mg
57
(Without Salt, Regular, Commercial, Salad Dressing)
2.7 g776.8 mg
58Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.7 g773.9 mg
(Regular, Salad Dressing)
59Eight foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.7 g771.1 mg
(Tub, Salted)
(Liquid, Salted)
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub)
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub)
(Without Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick/Tub/Bottle)
(Without Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick/Tub/Bottle)
(Not Further Specified)
60Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.7 g769.7 mg
(Stick, Unsalted)
(Tub, Unsalted)
fig 3. Foods with linolenic acid (18:3) rank 41 to 60

Foods Ranked 61 - 62 With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

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RankFoods with Linolenic Acid (18:3)per 100gper Oz
61
(Whipped, Tub, Salted)
2.7 g766.6 mg
62Four foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.7 g765.4 mg
(Regular)
(Not Further Specified)
fig 4. Foods with linolenic acid (18:3) rank 61 to 62

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Foods In Different Categories With Linolenic Acid (18:3)

The food categories below have foods that contain linolenic acid (18:3).

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Food CategoriesNumber of foods
in category
Alcoholic Beverages55
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods77
Baby Foods727
Baked Products891
Beef Products1029
Beverages346
Breakfast Cereals513
Candy, Sweets or Lollies301
Cereal Grains and Pasta424
Dairy and Egg Products710
Desserts430
Dressings and Condiments121
Fast Foods983
Fats and Oils191
Finfish and Shellfish Products612
Fruits and Berries411
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products482
Legumes and Legume Products529
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1821
Nuts and Seeds206
Pork Products418
Poultry Products821
Restaurant Foods109
Sauces and Gravies171
Sausages and Luncheon Meats316
Snacks467
Soups, Broths, and Stews367
Spices and Herbs71
Vegetables and Vegetable Products1928
fig 5. Food categories with foods that contain Linolenic Acid (18:3)

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