Foods high in selenium

Whey protein isolate powder tops the list with 35 µg per serving. The Daily Value for selenium is 55 µg. Ranked from 11,720 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
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  1. 1Whey protein isolate powderBeverages · 3 scoop (86 g)35 µg64% DV
  2. 2Abbott Ensure nutritional shake, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (254 g)18.8 µg34% DV
  3. 3Abbott Ensure Plus, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (252 g)17.9 µg33% DV
  4. 4SlimFast high protein whey powderBeverages · 1 scoop (26 g)17.6 µg32% DV
  5. 5Fortified chocolate drink, milk and soy basedBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)17.5 µg32% DV
  6. 6Energy drink with carbonated water and HFCSBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)17.5 µg32% DV
  7. 7High protein nutritional shake mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (20 g)17.5 µg32% DV
  8. 8SlimFast Shake Mix powderBeverages · 1 scoop (26 g)17.5 µg32% DV
  9. 9SlimFast meal replacement, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (295 g)16.8 µg31% DV
  10. 10Nestle Boost Plus nutritional drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (237 g)15.9 µg29% DV
  11. 11Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)14.3 µg26% DV
  12. 12Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)13.8 µg25% DV
  13. 13SlimFast High Protein Shake, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (295 g)13.3 µg24% DV
  14. 14Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)11.1 µg20% DV
  15. 15Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 6 fl oz (185 g)10.2 µg19% DV
  16. 16Abbott EAS whey protein powderBeverages · 2 scoop (39 g)9.7 µg18% DV
  17. 17Chocolate syrup, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (282 g)9.6 µg17% DV
  18. 18Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)9.6 µg17% DV
  19. 19Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)9.5 µg17% DV
  20. 20Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortified, whole milkBeverages · 1 serving (266 g)9.3 µg17% DV
  21. 21Beverages, Eggnog-flavor mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (272 g)9.2 µg17% DV
  22. 22Beverages, Carob-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (256 g)9.2 µg17% DV
  23. 23Whey based protein powderBeverages · 0.33 cup (32 g)8.5 µg16% DV
  24. 24Reduced fat flavored milk, sweetened, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)5.6 µg10% DV
  25. 25Vanilla shake, fast foodBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (166 g)5.3 µg10% DV
  26. 26Unsweetened rice milkBeverages · 8 fl oz (approximate weight, 1 serving) (240 g)5.3 µg10% DV
  27. 27Chocolate malt powder, prepared with fat free milkBeverages · 1 serving (256 g)5.1 µg9% DV
  28. 28Beverages, Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)4.8 µg9% DV
  29. 29Beverages, dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with aspartame, powder, prepared with water and iceBeverages · 1 serving (243 g)4.6 µg8% DV
  30. 30Chocolate reduced calorie drink mix, powderBeverages · 1 packet (.75 oz) (21 g)4.5 µg8% DV
  31. 31Fast food strawberry shakeBeverages · 8 fl oz (188 g)3.9 µg7% DV
  32. 32Low calorie cocoa mix, powder, aspartame, no sodiumBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)3.6 µg7% DV
  33. 33Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, dairy based.Beverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)3.4 µg6% DV
  34. 34Chocolate malt powder, prepared with 1% milkBeverages · 1 cup dry mix (98 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  35. 35Malt beverage, includes non-alcoholic beerBeverages · 1 cup (237 g)2.8 µg5% DV
  36. 36Cereal grain coffee substitute, prepared with waterBeverages · 8 fl oz (241 g)2.6 µg5% DV
  37. 37Beverages, Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powderBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)2.5 µg5% DV
  38. 38Beverages, cocoa mix, with aspartame, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving dry mix with 6 fl oz water (192 g)2.5 µg5% DV
  39. 39Chocolate powder, no sugar addedBeverages · 2 tbsp (11 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  40. 40Regular beerBeverages · 1 can (356 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  41. 41Higher alcohol beerBeverages · 1 bottle (355 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  42. 42Cereal grain coffee substitute, powderBeverages · 1 tsp (1 serving) (3 g)1.9 µg3% DV
  43. 43Chocolate-flavored whey and milk drinkBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)1.7 µg3% DV
  44. 44Canned pina coladaBeverages · 1 can (6.8 fl oz, 200 ml) (222 g)1.6 µg3% DV
  45. 45Chocolate malted drink mix powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)1.4 µg3% DV
  46. 46Beverages, Cocoa mix, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (206 g)1.4 µg3% DV
  47. 47Light beer, higher alcoholBeverages · 12 fl oz (356 g)1.4 µg3% DV
  48. 48Light beerBeverages · 1 can or bottle (12 fl oz) (354 g)1.4 µg3% DV
  49. 49Cocoa mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (28 g)1.4 µg3% DV
  50. 50Hard lemonadeBeverages · 11.2 fl oz (335 g)1 µg2% DV
  51. 51Pina colada, prepared from recipeBeverages · 1 cocktail (4.5 fl oz) (141 g)0.99 µg2% DV
  52. 52Clam and tomato juice, cannedBeverages · 8 fl oz (242 g)0.97 µg2% DV
  53. 53Horchata, restaurant styleBeverages · 1 cup (228 g)0.91 µg2% DV
  54. 54White lemonade, frozen concentrateBeverages · 1 can (6 fl oz) (219 g)0.88 µg2% DV
  55. 55Sweetened instant mocha coffeeBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (13 g)0.81 µg1% DV
  56. 56Soy based protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (45 g)0.58 µg1% DV
  57. 57Chocolate syrupBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (39 g)0.55 µg1% DV
  58. 58Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)0.52 µg1% DV
  59. 59Dry dessert wineBeverages · 1 glass (3.5 fl oz) (103 g)0.52 µg1% DV
  60. 60Sweet dessert wineBeverages · 1 glass (3.5 fl oz) (103 g)0.52 µg1% DV
  61. 61Cranberry juice cocktail, bottledBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (253 g)0.51 µg1% DV
  62. 62Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)0.5 µg1% DV
  63. 63Fruit punch drink, with added nutrients, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (248 g)0.5 µg1% DV
  64. 64Fruit punch drink, canned, no added nutrientsBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (248 g)0.5 µg1% DV
  65. 65Vault Zero citrus energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (8 fl oz) (246 g)0.49 µg1% DV
  66. 66Vault citrus energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (1 serving) (246 g)0.49 µg1% DV
  67. 67Chocolate almond milk, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  68. 68Unsweetened chocolate almond milk, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  69. 69AMP energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  70. 70AMP energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  71. 71Full Throttle energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8 fluid oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  72. 72Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
  73. 73Reduced sugar fruit juice drink, with vitamin EBeverages · 1 container (209 g)0.42 µg1% DV
  74. 74Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (22 g)0.42 µg1% DV
  75. 75SakeBeverages · 1 fl oz (29.1 g)0.41 µg1% DV
  76. 76Root beerBeverages · 1 can or bottle (12 fl oz) (370 g)0.37 µg1% DV
  77. 77Decaffeinated instant coffee, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (179 g)0.36 µg1% DV
  78. 78Frozen concentrated non-alcoholic cocktail mixBeverages · 1 serving 2 fl oz (71 g)0.35 µg1% DV
  79. 79Instant lemon tea, unsweetenedBeverages · 2 tbsp, rounded (11.3 g)0.34 µg1% DV
  80. 80Instant decaffeinated coffee, powderBeverages · 1 tsp rounded (1.8 g)0.31 µg1% DV
  81. 81Abbott EAS soy protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (44 g)0.31 µg1% DV
  82. 82Light wineBeverages · 1 serving 5 fl oz (148 g)0.3 µg1% DV
  83. 83Table wineBeverages · 1 serving (5 fl oz) (148 g)0.3 µg1% DV
  84. 84Red table wineBeverages · 1 serving (5 fl oz) (147 g)0.29 µg1% DV
  85. 85Red Merlot wineBeverages · 1 serving 5 fl oz (147 g)0.29 µg1% DV
  86. 86Unsweetened almond milk, shelf stableBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  87. 87Fruit punch drink mix, powder, no sodium, with waterBeverages · 8 fl oz (262 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  88. 88Bottled whiskey sour mixBeverages · 2 fl oz (65 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  89. 89Beverages, tea, instant, sweetened with sodium saccharin, lemon-flavored, powderBeverages · 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) (14.4 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  90. 90Instant lemon tea, sweetened, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (259 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  91. 91Fast food colaBeverages · 1 serving child 12 fl oz, without ice (258 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  92. 92Instant decaf coffee with whitener and low calorie sweetenerBeverages · 1 tsp dry (6.4 g)0.26 µg0% DV
  93. 93Canned grape juice drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  94. 94Grape drink, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  95. 95Canned orange and apricot juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  96. 96Canned pineapple and grapefruit juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  97. 97Canned pineapple and orange juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  98. 98Ocean Spray Cranberry-Apple Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (249 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  99. 99Beverages, Fruit flavored drink, reduced sugar, greater than 3% fruit juice, high vitamin C, added calciumBeverages · 8 fl oz (249 g)0.25 µg0% DV
  100. 100Citrus juice drink, frozen concentrate, with waterBeverages · 1 serving 8 fl oz (248 g)0.25 µg0% 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.