Foods high in selenium

Pulled pork in barbecue sauce tops the list with 68.7 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
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. 1Pulled pork in barbecue sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (249 g)68.7 µg125% DV
  2. 2Frozen cheese lasagna, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup 1 serving (225 g)59 µg107% DV
  3. 3Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (122 g)52.7 µg96% DV
  4. 4Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (123 g)46.5 µg85% DV
  5. 5Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (117 g)43.2 µg78% DV
  6. 6Frozen cheese lasagna, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup 1 serving (237 g)39.8 µg72% DV
  7. 7Unprepared reduced-fat macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (3.5 oz) (99 g)37.7 µg69% DV
  8. 8Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 package (141 g)35.1 µg64% DV
  9. 9Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 thigh with bone and breading (133 g)34.2 µg62% DV
  10. 10Frozen spaghetti with meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (283 g)33.7 µg61% DV
  11. 11Boxed macaroni and cheese with dry sauce mix, uncookedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (makes about 1 cup prepared) (70 g)33.3 µg60% DV
  12. 12Reduced fat frozen beef macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (269 g)32.8 µg60% DV
  13. 13Baked frozen vegetable lasagnaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (227 g)32 µg58% DV
  14. 14Unprepared microwaveable macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 1 pouch (61 g)29 µg53% DV
  15. 15Reduced fat meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)26.5 µg48% DV
  16. 16Frozen unprepared pork and vegetable potstickersMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 5 pieces 1 serving (145 g)25.7 µg47% DV
  17. 17Frozen macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (137 g)25.3 µg46% DV
  18. 18Canned meat ravioli with tomato or meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (262 g)25.2 µg46% DV
  19. 19Macaroni and cheese, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk and 80% stick margarine from dry mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (198 g)24.8 µg45% DV
  20. 20Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (238 g)24.5 µg45% DV
  21. 21Microwavable canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 7.5 oz 1 serving (213 g)24.5 µg45% DV
  22. 22Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties)Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 bowl (340 g)24.1 µg44% DV
  23. 23Frozen reduced-fat chicken or turkey turnoversMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)24 µg44% DV
  24. 24Canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (244 g)23.2 µg42% DV
  25. 25Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg cheese biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 biscuit (128 g)22.7 µg41% DV
  26. 26Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 biscuit (126 g)22.3 µg41% DV
  27. 27Canned spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (246 g)22.1 µg40% DV
  28. 28Rice and vermicelli mix, chicken flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (233 g)22.1 µg40% DV
  29. 29Frozen corn dogs, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 corndog (78 g)21.5 µg39% DV
  30. 30Canned pasta with sliced franks in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 cup) (252 g)20.2 µg37% DV
  31. 31Canned pasta with tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 NLEA serving) (252 g)20.2 µg37% DV
  32. 32Frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece side (134 g)19.8 µg36% DV
  33. 33Frozen lasagna with meat sauce, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece side (123 g)19.6 µg36% DV
  34. 34Fresh refrigerated cheese tortelliniMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.75 cup (81 g)19.4 µg35% DV
  35. 35Frozen cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (159 g)19.2 µg35% DV
  36. 36Prepared Spanish rice mix, with oil or tomatoesMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (198 g)19 µg35% DV
  37. 37Frozen unprepared cheese turnovers, tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 4.5 oz (127 g)18.9 µg34% DV
  38. 38Rice and vermicelli mix, beef flavor, prepared with 80% margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (247 g)18.5 µg34% DV
  39. 39Egg, meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece turnover 1 serving (127 g)17.8 µg32% DV
  40. 40Canned corned beef hash with potatoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (236 g)17.7 µg32% DV
  41. 41Frozen bean and cheese burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito (129 g)16.4 µg30% DV
  42. 42Frozen chicken pot pie, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 pie (302 g)16.3 µg30% DV
  43. 43Microwaved beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito cooked (116 g)15.8 µg29% DV
  44. 44Canned chili without beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (240 g)15.6 µg28% DV
  45. 45Frozen potato or cheese-filled dumplingsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 3 pieces pierogies (114 g)15.3 µg28% DV
  46. 46Lean Pockets ham and cheddarMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 hot pocket (1 NLEA serving) (127 g)15 µg27% DV
  47. 47Frozen beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 burrito frozen (139 g)14.9 µg27% DV
  48. 48Frozen precooked chicken nuggetsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (87 g)14.8 µg27% DV
  49. 49Hot Pockets ham and cheese croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 hot pocket) (127 g)14.7 µg27% DV
  50. 50Hot Pockets chicken, broccoli, cheddar croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (1 hot pocket) (127 g)14.7 µg27% DV
  51. 51Prepared frozen beef pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 pie, cooked (average weight) (268 g)14.2 µg26% DV
  52. 52Unprepared dry cheese-flavored rice mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.25 cup dry rice mix (57 g)14.1 µg26% DV
  53. 53Frozen chicken nuggets, white meat, not reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (82 g)13.9 µg25% DV
  54. 54Lean Pockets meatballs and mozzarellaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 each (128 g)12.9 µg24% DV
  55. 55Frozen Hot Pockets meatballs and mozzarella sandwichMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 hot pocket (1 NLEA serving) (127 g)12.7 µg23% DV
  56. 56Microwavable chili with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (244 g)9.8 µg18% DV
  57. 57Frozen pizza rolls, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving 6 rolls (80 g)9.7 µg18% DV
  58. 58Unprepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (3.5 oz) (25 g)9.3 µg17% DV
  59. 59Canned beef stewMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (1 serving) (196 g)9.2 µg17% DV
  60. 60Canned chili con carne with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (242 g)8.7 µg16% DV
  61. 61Canned cheese ravioliMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (242 g)8.5 µg15% DV
  62. 62White and wild rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 cup (191 g)7.6 µg14% DV
  63. 63Prepared frozen vegetable egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 egg roll (68 g)7.5 µg14% DV
  64. 64Oven-heated frozen chicken and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (42 g)7 µg13% DV
  65. 65Oven-heated frozen beef and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (42 g)6.5 µg12% DV
  66. 66Heated refrigerated pork egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)6.5 µg12% DV
  67. 67Seasoned yellow rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 serving (2 oz) (57 g)6 µg11% DV
  68. 68Banquet frozen family-size Salisbury steakMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (72 g)5.5 µg10% DV
  69. 69Hungry Man frozen Salisbury steak with gravyMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (64 g)5.2 µg9% DV
  70. 70Heated refrigerated chicken egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)4.9 µg9% DV
  71. 71Salisbury steak with gravy, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 patty (63 g)4.7 µg9% DV
  72. 72Breaded chicken tenders, frozen, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 piece (21 g)4.1 µg7% DV
  73. 73Low-fat frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)3.7 µg7% DV
  74. 74Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (10.2 g)3.4 µg6% DV
  75. 75Rice pilaf flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (9.6 g)3.1 µg6% DV
  76. 76Potato salad with eggMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 0.5 cup (125 g)3 µg5% DV
  77. 77Spanish rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (8.8 g)2.9 µg5% DV
  78. 78Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 tbsp (9 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  79. 79Frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, microwavedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes · 1 oz (28.4 g)2.2 µg4% 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.