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.

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. 15Vanilla shake, fast foodBeverages · 1 medium McDonald's shake (16 fl oz) (333 g)10.7 µg19% DV
16. 16Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 6 fl oz (185 g)10.2 µg19% DV
17. 17Abbott EAS whey protein powderBeverages · 2 scoop (39 g)9.7 µg18% DV
18. 18Chocolate syrup, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (282 g)9.6 µg17% DV
19. 19Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)9.6 µg17% DV
20. 20Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)9.5 µg17% DV
21. 21Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortified, whole milkBeverages · 1 serving (266 g)9.3 µg17% DV
22. 22Beverages, Eggnog-flavor mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (272 g)9.2 µg17% DV
23. 23Beverages, Carob-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (256 g)9.2 µg17% DV
24. 24Whey based protein powderBeverages · 0.33 cup (32 g)8.5 µg16% DV
25. 25Fast food strawberry shakeBeverages · 1 serving small 12 fl oz (282 g)5.9 µg11% DV
26. 26Reduced fat flavored milk, sweetened, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)5.6 µg10% DV
27. 27Unsweetened rice milkBeverages · 8 fl oz (approximate weight, 1 serving) (240 g)5.3 µg10% DV
28. 28Chocolate malt powder, prepared with fat free milkBeverages · 1 serving (256 g)5.1 µg9% DV
29. 29Beverages, Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)4.8 µg9% DV
30. 30Beverages, dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with aspartame, powder, prepared with water and iceBeverages · 1 serving (243 g)4.6 µg8% DV
31. 31Chocolate reduced calorie drink mix, powderBeverages · 1 packet (.75 oz) (21 g)4.5 µg8% 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. 36Beverages, Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powderBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)2.5 µg5% DV
37. 37Beverages, cocoa mix, with aspartame, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving dry mix with 6 fl oz water (192 g)2.5 µg5% DV
38. 38Chocolate powder, no sugar addedBeverages · 2 tbsp (11 g)2.4 µg4% DV
39. 39Cereal grain coffee substitute, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (180 g)2 µg4% DV
40. 40Cereal grain coffee substitute, powderBeverages · 1 tsp (1 serving) (3 g)1.9 µg3% DV
41. 41Chocolate-flavored whey and milk drinkBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)1.7 µg3% DV
42. 42Chocolate malted drink mix powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)1.4 µg3% DV
43. 43Beverages, Cocoa mix, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (206 g)1.4 µg3% DV
44. 44Cocoa mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (28 g)1.4 µg3% DV
45. 45Hard lemonadeBeverages · 11.2 fl oz (335 g)1 µg2% DV
46. 46Horchata, restaurant styleBeverages · 1 cup (228 g)0.91 µg2% DV
47. 47Sweetened instant mocha coffeeBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (13 g)0.81 µg1% DV
48. 48Soy based protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (45 g)0.58 µg1% DV
49. 49Chocolate syrupBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (39 g)0.55 µg1% DV
50. 50Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)0.52 µg1% DV
51. 51Cranberry juice cocktail, bottledBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (253 g)0.51 µg1% DV
52. 52Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)0.5 µg1% DV
53. 53Fruit punch drink, with added nutrients, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (248 g)0.5 µg1% DV
54. 54Fruit punch drink, canned, no added nutrientsBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (248 g)0.5 µg1% DV
55. 55Vault Zero citrus energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (8 fl oz) (246 g)0.49 µg1% DV
56. 56Vault citrus energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (1 serving) (246 g)0.49 µg1% DV
57. 57Chocolate almond milk, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
58. 58Unsweetened chocolate almond milk, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
59. 59AMP energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
60. 60AMP energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
61. 61Full Throttle energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8 fluid oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
62. 62Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.48 µg1% DV
63. 63Reduced sugar fruit juice drink, with vitamin EBeverages · 1 container (209 g)0.42 µg1% DV
64. 64Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (22 g)0.42 µg1% DV
65. 65SakeBeverages · 1 fl oz (29.1 g)0.41 µg1% DV
66. 66Decaffeinated instant coffee, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (179 g)0.36 µg1% DV
67. 67Frozen concentrated non-alcoholic cocktail mixBeverages · 1 serving 2 fl oz (71 g)0.35 µg1% DV
68. 68Instant decaffeinated coffee, powderBeverages · 1 tsp rounded (1.8 g)0.31 µg1% DV
69. 69Abbott EAS soy protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (44 g)0.31 µg1% DV
70. 70Light wineBeverages · 1 serving 5 fl oz (148 g)0.3 µg1% DV
71. 71Table wineBeverages · 1 serving (5 fl oz) (148 g)0.3 µg1% DV
72. 72Red table wineBeverages · 1 serving (5 fl oz) (147 g)0.29 µg1% DV
73. 73Red Merlot wineBeverages · 1 serving 5 fl oz (147 g)0.29 µg1% DV
74. 74Unsweetened almond milk, shelf stableBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)0.26 µg0% DV
75. 75Instant lemon tea, sweetened, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (259 g)0.26 µg0% DV
76. 76Fast food colaBeverages · 1 serving child 12 fl oz, without ice (258 g)0.26 µg0% DV
77. 77Instant decaf coffee with whitener and low calorie sweetenerBeverages · 1 tsp dry (6.4 g)0.26 µg0% DV
78. 78Grape drink, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
79. 79Canned orange and apricot juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
80. 80Canned pineapple and grapefruit juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
81. 81Canned pineapple and orange juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.25 µg0% DV
82. 82Ocean Spray Cranberry-Apple Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (249 g)0.25 µg0% DV
83. 83Citrus juice drink, frozen concentrate, with waterBeverages · 1 serving 8 fl oz (248 g)0.25 µg0% DV
84. 84Ocean Spray Cran Raspberry Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.25 µg0% DV
85. 85Mixed vegetable and fruit juice drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.25 µg0% DV
86. 86Ocean Spray Cran LemonadeBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.25 µg0% DV
87. 87Ocean Spray White Cranberry Strawberry Flavored Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.25 µg0% DV
88. 88Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 cup 8 fl oz (247 g)0.25 µg0% DV
89. 89Limeade frozen concentrate, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 cup 8 fl oz (247 g)0.25 µg0% DV
90. 90Sweetened vanilla almond milkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
91. 91Light apple juice drink, fortified with vitamin CBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
92. 92Low calorie cranberry-apple juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
93. 93Beverages, Fruit flavored drink, reduced sugar, greater than 3% fruit juice, high vitamin C, added calciumBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
94. 94Light lemonade, fortified with vitamins E and CBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
95. 95Minute Maid Lemonada LimeadeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
96. 96Minute Maid LemonadeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.24 µg0% DV
97. 97Beverages, fruit juice drink, greater than 3% juice, high vitamin CBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (238 g)0.24 µg0% DV
98. 98Decaffeinated coffee, brewed with tap waterBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (237 g)0.24 µg0% DV
99. 99Beverages, fruit juice drink, greater than 3% fruit juice, high vitamin C and added thiaminBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)0.24 µg0% DV
100. 100Canned pina coladaBeverages · 1 fl oz (32.6 g)0.23 µg0% DV

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.