Foods high in niacin

Spanish rice mix, unprepared tops the list with 7.2 mg per 100 g. The Daily Value for niacin (b3) is 16 mg. Ranked from 12,203 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

  1. 1Spanish rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.2 mg45% DV
  2. 2Frozen chicken nuggets, white meat, not reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.7 mg42% DV
  3. 3Rice pilaf flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.1 mg38% DV
  4. 4Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.1 mg38% DV
  5. 5Breaded chicken tenders, frozen, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.9 mg37% DV
  6. 6Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.7 mg36% DV
  7. 7Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.6 mg35% DV
  8. 8Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.3 mg33% DV
  9. 9Unprepared dry cheese-flavored rice mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.3 mg33% DV
  10. 10Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.2 mg33% DV
  11. 11Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.1 mg32% DV
  12. 12Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.3 mg27% DV
  13. 13Unprepared reduced-fat macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.1 mg26% DV
  14. 14Unprepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4 mg25% DV
  15. 15Boxed macaroni and cheese with dry sauce mix, uncookedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.9 mg24% DV
  16. 16Unprepared microwaveable macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.9 mg24% DV
  17. 17Oven-heated frozen chicken and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.9 mg24% DV
  18. 18Heated refrigerated chicken egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.6 mg23% DV
  19. 19Microwaved beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.6 mg22% DV
  20. 20Oven-heated frozen beef and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.5 mg22% DV
  21. 21Seasoned yellow rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.5 mg22% DV
  22. 22Lean Pockets ham and cheddarMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.5 mg22% DV
  23. 23Hot Pockets ham and cheese croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.4 mg21% DV
  24. 24Hot Pockets chicken, broccoli, cheddar croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.4 mg21% DV
  25. 25Frozen precooked chicken nuggetsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.3 mg20% DV
  26. 26Frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, microwavedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.1 mg19% DV
  27. 27Frozen reduced-fat chicken or turkey turnoversMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.1 mg19% DV
  28. 28Pulled pork in barbecue sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3 mg19% DV
  29. 29Lean Pockets meatballs and mozzarellaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3 mg19% DV
  30. 30Frozen Hot Pockets meatballs and mozzarella sandwichMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.9 mg18% DV
  31. 31Frozen beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.9 mg18% DV
  32. 32Frozen corn dogs, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.8 mg17% DV
  33. 33Egg, meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.7 mg17% DV
  34. 34Reduced fat meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.7 mg17% DV
  35. 35Fresh refrigerated cheese tortelliniMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.7 mg17% DV
  36. 36Prepared frozen vegetable egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.5 mg16% DV
  37. 37Frozen bean and cheese burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.5 mg16% DV
  38. 38Prepared Spanish rice mix, with oil or tomatoesMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.4 mg15% DV
  39. 39Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties)Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.3 mg14% DV
  40. 40Heated refrigerated pork egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.3 mg14% DV
  41. 41Frozen unprepared pork and vegetable potstickersMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 mg14% DV
  42. 42Frozen potato or cheese-filled dumplingsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 mg14% DV
  43. 43White and wild rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 mg14% DV
  44. 44Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg cheese biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 mg14% DV
  45. 45Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 mg14% DV
  46. 46Frozen pizza rolls, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.1 mg13% DV
  47. 47Canned spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2 mg13% DV
  48. 48Frozen chicken pot pie, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.9 mg12% DV
  49. 49Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.9 mg12% DV
  50. 50Reduced fat frozen beef macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.8 mg11% DV
  51. 51Prepared frozen beef pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.6 mg10% DV
  52. 52Frozen unprepared cheese turnovers, tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.6 mg10% DV
  53. 53Canned corned beef hash with potatoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.6 mg10% DV
  54. 54Frozen lasagna with meat sauce, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.5 mg10% DV
  55. 55Hungry Man frozen Salisbury steak with gravyMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg9% DV
  56. 56Frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg9% DV
  57. 57Rice and vermicelli mix, chicken flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg9% DV
  58. 58Banquet frozen family-size Salisbury steakMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg9% DV
  59. 59Frozen cheese lasagna, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg9% DV
  60. 60Frozen cheese lasagna, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg8% DV
  61. 61Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.4 mg8% DV
  62. 62Salisbury steak with gravy, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.3 mg8% DV
  63. 63Canned pasta with tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.3 mg8% DV
  64. 64Frozen cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.3 mg8% DV
  65. 65Canned chili without beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg8% DV
  66. 66Canned meat ravioli with tomato or meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg8% DV
  67. 67Low-fat frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg8% DV
  68. 68Canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg7% DV
  69. 69Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg7% DV
  70. 70Canned pasta with sliced franks in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.2 mg7% DV
  71. 71Prepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.1 mg7% DV
  72. 72Canned beef stewMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.1 mg7% DV
  73. 73Canned cheese ravioliMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1.1 mg7% DV
  74. 74Microwavable canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes1 mg7% DV
  75. 75Microwavable chili with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.94 mg6% DV
  76. 76Baked frozen vegetable lasagnaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.81 mg5% DV
  77. 77Potato salad with eggMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.8 mg5% DV
  78. 78Canned chili con carne with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.78 mg5% DV
  79. 79Frozen macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.74 mg5% DV
  80. 80Frozen spaghetti with meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes0.18 mg1% DV

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.