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.

  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. 3Chunky peanut butter, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)35.3 mg221% DV
  4. 4Chunk style peanut butter, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)35.3 mg221% DV
  5. 5Chunky fortified peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)35.2 mg220% DV
  6. 6Incaparina dry mix, unpreparedBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (128 g)34.6 mg216% DV
  7. 7Smooth fortified peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)34.5 mg216% DV
  8. 8Smooth peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)34 mg212% DV
  9. 9Smooth peanut butter, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)33.8 mg211% DV
  10. 10Smooth style peanut butter, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)33.8 mg211% DV
  11. 11Cream of Wheat instant, dryBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (178 g)31.8 mg199% DV
  12. 12Tuna, cookedFish · 1 large fillet (135 g)31 mg194% DV
  13. 13Malt syrupSweets · 1 cup (332 g)27 mg168% DV
  14. 14Ralston Enriched Wheat Bran FlakesBreakfast Cereals · 1 serving (NLEA serving size = 0.75 cup) (29 g)26.3 mg164% DV
  15. 15Chicken breast, skinless boneless, rawPoultry Products · 1 piece (272 g)26.1 mg163% DV
  16. 16Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)25.4 mg158% DV
  17. 17Tuna, cannedFish · 1 large can (255 g)25.3 mg158% DV
  18. 18Tuna, rawFish · 1 cup (135 g)24.9 mg156% DV
  19. 19Snickers Marathon Energy Bar, all flavorsSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)24.9 mg156% DV
  20. 20Snickers Marathon Honey Nut Oat BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)24.9 mg156% DV
  21. 21Monster energy drink, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  22. 22Energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  23. 23Red Bull energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  24. 24Rockstar energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)24.4 mg152% DV
  25. 25Enriched quick farina, dryBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (176 g)24.1 mg151% DV
  26. 26Fortified acai berry drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (266 g)24.1 mg151% DV
  27. 27Spanish peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)23.3 mg145% DV
  28. 28Salmon, grilledFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)22.6 mg142% DV
  29. 29Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)22.6 mg141% DV
  30. 30Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, wheat bunChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)22.6 mg141% DV
  31. 31Salmon, steamedFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)22.6 mg141% DV
  32. 32Salmon, baked or broiledFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  33. 33SalmonFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  34. 34Power Bar, chocolateSnacks · 1 bar (68 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  35. 35PowerBarNutrition bars · 1 bar (68 g)22.2 mg139% DV
  36. 36Grilled mackerelFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)22.1 mg138% DV
  37. 37Oil-roasted Spanish peanuts, saltedLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (147 g)22 mg137% DV
  38. 38Spanish peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (147 g)22 mg137% DV
  39. 39Carrabba's chicken parmesanRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (339 g)21.9 mg137% DV
  40. 40Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, white bun, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)21.8 mg136% DV
  41. 41Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, white bunChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)21.8 mg136% DV
  42. 42Baked mackerelFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)21.7 mg136% DV
  43. 43MackerelFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)21.7 mg136% DV
  44. 44Beef liverLiver and organ meats · 1 cup (125 g)21.7 mg135% DV
  45. 45Beef liver and onionsMeat mixed dishes · 1 cup (202 g)21.6 mg135% DV
  46. 46Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, fast food, cheeseChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (322 g)21.5 mg135% DV
  47. 47Grilled chicken fillet sandwich, fast foodChicken fillet sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (280 g)21.5 mg134% DV
  48. 48Breaded meatless chicken, friedSoy and meat-alternative products · 1 cup, pieces (168 g)21.4 mg134% DV
  49. 49Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)21.3 mg133% DV
  50. 50XS Gold Plus energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)21.1 mg132% DV
  51. 51XS energy drinkSport and energy drinks · 1 cup (248 g)21.1 mg132% DV
  52. 52Virginia peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (143 g)21 mg131% DV
  53. 53Virginia peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (143 g)21 mg131% DV
  54. 54High protein nutritional powderProtein and nutritional powders · 1 serving Monster Milk (2 scoops) (84 g)21 mg131% DV
  55. 55Valencia peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (144 g)20.6 mg129% DV
  56. 56Valencia peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (144 g)20.6 mg129% DV
  57. 57Red Bull sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20.4 mg127% DV
  58. 58Sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20.2 mg126% DV
  59. 59Salmon, baked or broiled, coatedFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)20.1 mg126% DV
  60. 60Snickers Marathon Chewy Chocolate Peanut BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)20 mg125% DV
  61. 61Snickers Marathon Multigrain Crunch BarSnacks · 1 bar (55 g)20 mg125% DV
  62. 62Snickers Marathon Protein Bar, Caramel NutSnacks · 1 bar (80 g)20 mg125% DV
  63. 63Snickers Marathon Protein BarNutrition bars · 1 bar (80 g)20 mg125% DV
  64. 64Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  65. 65Monster low carb energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  66. 66Rockstar sugar free energy drinkDiet sport and energy drinks · 1 cup (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  67. 67Naked Juice Blue Machine smoothieFruits and Fruit Juices · 8 fl oz (240 g)20 mg125% DV
  68. 68Cooked turkey drumstick, skin not eatenTurkey, duck, other poultry · 1 medium drumstick (approx 14 to 18 lb bird) (yield after cooking, bone and skin removed) (200 g)20 mg125% DV
  69. 69Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, with solution, rawPoultry Products · 1 piece (263 g)19.9 mg125% DV
  70. 70Peanuts, oil-roasted, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup, chopped (144 g)19.9 mg124% DV
  71. 71Peanuts, oil-roasted, unsaltedLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup, (144 g)19.9 mg124% DV
  72. 72Baked coated mackerelFish · 1 large fillet (210 g)19.7 mg123% DV
  73. 73Cooked turkey thigh, skin eatenTurkey, duck, other poultry · 1 medium thigh (approx 14 to 18 lb bird) (yield after cooking, bone removed) (300 g)19.6 mg123% DV
  74. 74Choice boneless top loin steak, lean, rawBeef Products · 1 steak raw (284 g)19.5 mg122% DV
  75. 75Meat extenderLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (88 g)19.4 mg121% DV
  76. 76Chicken breast, meat only, roastedPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g)19.2 mg120% DV
  77. 77Trout, grilledFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)19.1 mg119% DV
  78. 78Trout, steamedFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)19 mg119% DV
  79. 79Roasted turkey drumstick, skin not eatenTurkey, duck, other poultry · 1 medium drumstick (approx 14 to 18 lb bird) (yield after cooking, bone and skin removed) (190 g)19 mg119% DV
  80. 80TGI Friday's chicken fingersRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (225 g)18.9 mg118% DV
  81. 81Valencia peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)18.8 mg117% DV
  82. 82Fresh yellowfin tuna, cookedFinfish and Shellfish Products · 3 oz (85 g)18.8 mg117% DV
  83. 83Fried chicken light meat, skinlessPoultry Products · 1 cup (140 g)18.7 mg117% DV
  84. 84Trout, baked or broiledFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)18.7 mg117% DV
  85. 85Cooked turkey thigh, skin not eatenTurkey, duck, other poultry · 1 medium thigh (approx 14 to 18 lb bird) (yield after cooking, bone and skin removed) (275 g)18.4 mg115% DV
  86. 86Chicken KievPoultry mixed dishes · 1 serving (1 whole breast) (258 g)18.3 mg115% DV
  87. 87Tuna sub with lettuce and tomatoFast Foods · 6 inch sub (237 g)18.3 mg114% DV
  88. 88Subway tuna sub on white breadFast Foods · 6 inch sub (237 g)18.3 mg114% DV
  89. 89KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Breast, skin and breadingFast Foods · 1 breast, with skin (212 g)18.2 mg114% DV
  90. 90Chicken parmesan without pastaRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (301 g)18.1 mg113% DV
  91. 91Virginia peanuts, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)18.1 mg113% DV
  92. 92Fruit flavored drink, with high vitamin C, powdered, not reconstitutedNot included in a food category · 1 cup (224 g)17.9 mg112% DV
  93. 93Fast food grilled chicken sandwich, with lettuce and tomatoFast Foods · 1 sandwich (230 g)17.9 mg112% DV
  94. 94LiverwurstCold cuts and cured meats · 1 cup, solid pack (213 g)17.8 mg111% DV
  95. 95Honey roasted peanutsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (146 g)17.8 mg111% DV
  96. 96Luna Bar, Nutz Over ChocolateSnacks · 1 bar (48 g)17.8 mg111% DV
  97. 97Chicken breast, meat and skin, roastedPoultry Products · 1 cup, chopped or diced (140 g)17.8 mg111% DV
  98. 98Chicken or turkey with teriyakiStir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures · 1 cup (244 g)17.7 mg111% DV
  99. 99Raw peanutsLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (146 g)17.6 mg110% DV
  100. 100Chick-fil-A Chick-n-StripsFast Foods · 1 serving 4 pieces (201 g)17.6 mg110% 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.