Foods high in niacin

Crude rice bran tops the list with 40.1 mg per serving. 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.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
All foodsBakedBeefBeveragesBreakfast CerealsCereal Grains & PastaDairy & EggFast FoodsFats & OilsFinfish & ShellfishFruits & Fruit JuicesLamb, Veal, & GameLegumes & LegumeMeals, Entrees, & Side DishesNut & SeedPorkPoultryRestaurant FoodsSausages & Luncheon MeatsSnacksSoups, Sauces, & GraviesSweetsVegetables & Vegetable
  1. 1Crude rice branCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (118 g)40.1 mg251% DV
  2. 2Snickers Marathon Double Chocolate Nut BarSnacks · 1 bar (80 g)36.2 mg226% DV
  3. 3Incaparina dry mix, unpreparedBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (128 g)34.6 mg216% DV
  4. 4Cream of Wheat instant, dryBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (178 g)31.8 mg199% DV
  5. 5Malt syrupSweets · 1 cup (332 g)27 mg168% DV
  6. 6Ralston Enriched Wheat Bran FlakesBreakfast Cereals · 1 serving (NLEA serving size = 0.75 cup) (29 g)26.3 mg164% DV
  7. 7Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)25.4 mg158% DV
  8. 8Monster energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 8 fl oz (248 g)25.2 mg157% DV
  9. 9Snickers Marathon Energy Bar, all flavorsSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)24.9 mg156% DV
  10. 10Snickers Marathon Honey Nut Oat BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)24.9 mg156% DV
  11. 11Monster energy drink, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  12. 12Energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  13. 13Red Bull energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  14. 14Rockstar energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  15. 15Rockstar energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  16. 16Enriched quick farina, dryBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (176 g)24.1 mg151% DV
  17. 17Fortified acai berry drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (266 g)24.1 mg151% DV
  18. 18Spanish peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)23.3 mg145% DV
  19. 19Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)22.6 mg141% DV
  20. 20Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bunChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)22.6 mg141% DV
  21. 21Acai blend juiceFruit drinks · 8 fl oz (248 g)22.5 mg140% DV
  22. 22Power Bar, chocolateSnacks · 1 bar (68 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  23. 23PowerBarNutrition bars · 1 bar (68 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  24. 24Oil-roasted Spanish peanuts, saltedLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (147 g)22 mg137% DV
  25. 25Spanish peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (147 g)22 mg137% DV
  26. 26Carrabba's chicken parmesanRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (339 g)21.9 mg137% DV
  27. 27Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, white bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)21.8 mg136% DV
  28. 28Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, white bunChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)21.8 mg136% DV
  29. 29Beef liver and onionsMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (202 g)21.6 mg135% DV
  30. 30Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, fast food, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)21.5 mg135% DV
  31. 31Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, fast foodChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)21.5 mg134% DV
  32. 32Breaded meatless chicken, friedSoy and meat-alternative products · 1 cup, pieces (168 g)21.4 mg134% DV
  33. 33Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)21.3 mg133% DV
  34. 34XS Gold Plus energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)21.1 mg132% DV
  35. 35XS energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)21.1 mg132% DV
  36. 36Virginia peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (143 g)21 mg131% DV
  37. 37Virginia peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (143 g)21 mg131% DV
  38. 38High protein nutritional powderProtein and nutritional powders · 1 serving Monster Milk (2 scoops) (84 g)21 mg131% DV
  39. 39Dry-roasted peanuts, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)21 mg131% DV
  40. 40Valencia peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (144 g)20.6 mg129% DV
  41. 41Valencia peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (144 g)20.6 mg129% DV
  42. 42Red Bull sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20.4 mg127% DV
  43. 43Sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20.2 mg126% DV
  44. 44Snickers Marathon Chewy Chocolate Peanut BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)20 mg125% DV
  45. 45Snickers Marathon Multigrain Crunch BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)20 mg125% DV
  46. 46Snickers Marathon Protein Bar, Caramel NutSnacks · 1 bar (80 g)20 mg125% DV
  47. 47Snickers Marathon Protein BarNutrition bars · 1 bar (80 g)20 mg125% DV
  48. 48Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  49. 49Monster low carb energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  50. 50Monster low calorie energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  51. 51Monster sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  52. 52Rockstar sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  53. 53Naked Juice Blue Machine smoothieFruits and Fruit Juices · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  54. 54Peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup, chopped (144 g)19.9 mg124% DV
  55. 55Peanuts, oil-roasted, unsaltedLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup, (144 g)19.9 mg124% DV
  56. 56Tuna, cookedFish · 3 oz (85 g)19.5 mg122% DV
  57. 57Meat extenderLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (88 g)19.4 mg121% DV
  58. 58TGI Friday's chicken fingersRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (225 g)18.9 mg118% DV
  59. 59Valencia peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)18.8 mg117% DV
  60. 60Fresh yellowfin tuna, cookedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)18.8 mg117% DV
  61. 61Chicken KievPoultry mixed dishes · 1 serving (1 whole breast) (258 g)18.3 mg115% DV
  62. 62Tuna sub with lettuce and tomatoFast Foods · 6 inch sub (237 g)18.3 mg114% DV
  63. 63Subway tuna sub on white breadFast Foods · 6 inch sub (237 g)18.3 mg114% DV
  64. 64KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Breast, skin and breadingFast Foods · 1 breast, with skin (212 g)18.2 mg114% DV
  65. 65Chicken parmesan without pastaRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (301 g)18.1 mg113% DV
  66. 66Virginia peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)18.1 mg113% DV
  67. 67Fruit flavored drink, with high vitamin C, powdered, not reconstitutedNot included in a food category · 1 cup (224 g)17.9 mg112% DV
  68. 68Fast food grilled chicken sandwich, with lettuce and tomatoFast Foods · 1 sandwich (230 g)17.9 mg112% DV
  69. 69Luna Bar, Nutz Over ChocolateSnacks · 1 bar (48 g)17.8 mg111% DV
  70. 70Chicken or turkey with teriyakiStir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures · 1 cup (244 g)17.7 mg111% DV
  71. 71Raw peanutsLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)17.6 mg110% DV
  72. 72Chick-fil-A Chick-n-StripsFast Foods · 1 serving 4 pieces (201 g)17.6 mg110% DV
  73. 73Popeyes mild fried chicken breast, with breadingFast Foods · 1 breast, with skin (194 g)17.4 mg109% DV
  74. 74KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat and skin with breadingFast Foods · 1 breast, with skin (212 g)17.3 mg108% DV
  75. 75Olive Garden chicken parmigianaRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (304 g)17 mg106% DV
  76. 76AnchovyFish · 3 oz (85 g)16.9 mg106% DV
  77. 77European anchovy, canned in oil, drainedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)16.9 mg106% DV
  78. 78Tuna with cream or white sauceSeafood mixed dishes · 1 cup (237 g)16.8 mg105% DV
  79. 79Vodka and energy drinkLiquor and cocktails · 1 drink (225 g)16.6 mg104% DV
  80. 80Applebee's chicken tendersRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (209 g)16.4 mg103% DV
  81. 81Turkey with gravyPoultry mixed dishes · 1 cup (244 g)16.4 mg102% DV
  82. 82Defatted peanut flourLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (60 g)16.2 mg101% DV
  83. 83Fried chicken breast, meat, skin and breadingFast Foods · 1 breast, with skin (203 g)16 mg100% DV
  84. 84Fresh skipjack tuna, cookedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)15.9 mg100% DV
  85. 85Puerto Rican chicken or turkey fricassee, no saucePoultry mixed dishes · 1 cup (223 g)15.9 mg99% DV
  86. 86Fresh yellowfin tuna, rawFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)15.7 mg98% DV
  87. 87Tuna, rawFish · 3 oz (85 g)15.7 mg98% DV
  88. 88Denny's chicken stripsRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (194 g)15.7 mg98% DV
  89. 89Chicken and cheese burritoBurritos and tacos · 1 large (330 g)15.6 mg98% DV
  90. 90Restaurant chicken tendersRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (201 g)15.6 mg97% DV
  91. 91KFC, Fried Chicken, EXTRA CRISPY, Breast, meat only, skin and breading removedFast Foods · 1 breast, without skin (140 g)15.3 mg95% DV
  92. 92Fried chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)15.2 mg95% DV
  93. 93Chicken tendersFast Foods · 1 serving (184 g)15.1 mg94% DV
  94. 94Fried chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bunChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)15.1 mg94% DV
  95. 95Club sandwichDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (290 g)15.1 mg94% DV
  96. 96Double hamburger on wheat bun, largeBurgers · 1 double hamburger (290 g)15.1 mg94% DV
  97. 97Double cheeseburger, wheat bun, 2 largeBurgers · 1 double cheeseburger (330 g)15 mg94% DV
  98. 98Puerto Rican stuffed chickenPoultry mixed dishes · 1 breast (4" x 3" x 3/4") (210 g)15 mg94% DV
  99. 99Grilled chicken, bacon, and tomato club, cheeseFast Foods · 1 sandwich (268 g)14.9 mg93% DV
  100. 100Turkey and ham sandwich or sub, cheese, restaurantDeli and cured meat sandwiches · 1 large (295 g)14.7 mg92% 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.