Foods high in selenium

Malt syrup tops the list with 40.8 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. 1Malt syrupSweets · 1 cup (332 g)40.8 µg74% DV
  2. 2Caramel custard flan, dry mixSweets · 1 package (3 oz) (85 g)18.1 µg33% DV
  3. 3Chocolate mousse, prepared from recipeSweets · 0.5 cup (202 g)14.9 µg27% DV
  4. 4Egg custard, dry mixSweets · 1 package (3 oz) (85 g)14.1 µg26% DV
  5. 5Twix caramel cookie barsSweets · 1 package (11 oz) (312 g)13.4 µg24% DV
  6. 6Caramel custard flan, prepared from recipeSweets · 0.5 cup (153 g)13.3 µg24% DV
  7. 7Baked egg custardSweets · 0.5 cup (141 g)12.4 µg23% DV
  8. 8Unsweetened baking chocolate, squaresSweets · 1 cup, grated (132 g)10.7 µg19% DV
  9. 9Dark corn syrupSweets · 1 cup (328 g)9.5 µg17% DV
  10. 10Fluffy white frosting mix, drySweets · 1 package (207 g)8.5 µg15% DV
  11. 11Egg custard, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (141 g)8.5 µg15% DV
  12. 12Fluffy white frosting, dry mix, prepared with waterSweets · 1 package yields (315 g)8.2 µg15% DV
  13. 13Milk chocolate coated peanutsSweets · 1 cup (149 g)8 µg15% DV
  14. 14Yogurt confectioner's coatingSweets · 1 cup chips (170 g)8 µg15% DV
  15. 15Milk chocolateSweets · 1 cup chips (168 g)7.6 µg14% DV
  16. 16Caramel custard flan, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0 cup (141 g)7.5 µg14% DV
  17. 17Caramel flan, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0 cup (141 g)7.3 µg13% DV
  18. 18Chocolate fudge syrupSweets · 1 cup (304 g)7 µg13% DV
  19. 19Egg custard, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (141 g)6.9 µg13% DV
  20. 20Nuts in syrup toppingSweets · 1 cup (328 g)6.9 µg13% DV
  21. 21Nestle Butterfinger CrispSweets · 1 piece (60 g)6.6 µg12% DV
  22. 22Twix peanut butter cookie barsSweets · 1 package (1.77 oz) (50 g)6.5 µg12% DV
  23. 23Gelatin dessert, dry mixSweets · 1 package (3 oz) (85 g)5.7 µg10% DV
  24. 24Sorghum syrupSweets · 1 cup (330 g)5.6 µg10% DV
  25. 25Semisweet chocolate with butterSweets · 1 cup chips (6 oz package) (170 g)5.4 µg10% DV
  26. 26Chocolate pudding, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (142 g)5.3 µg10% DV
  27. 27Frozen yogurts, chocolate, nonfat milk, sweetened without sugarSweets · 1 cup (186 g)5.2 µg9% DV
  28. 28Apple crispSweets · 0.5 cup (141 g)4.9 µg9% DV
  29. 29Milk chocolate coated raisinsSweets · 1 cup (180 g)4.7 µg9% DV
  30. 30Vanilla pudding, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (140 g)4.6 µg8% DV
  31. 31Unsweetened carob candySweets · 1 bar (3 oz) (87 g)4.5 µg8% DV
  32. 32Snickers BarSweets · 1 bar (2 oz) (57 g)4.4 µg8% DV
  33. 33Banana pudding, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (127 g)4.2 µg8% DV
  34. 34Banana pudding, instant, with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (127 g)4.1 µg7% DV
  35. 35Coconut bar, not chocolate coveredSweets · 1 bar (47 g)4 µg7% DV
  36. 36Instant coconut cream pudding mixSweets · 1 package (3.5 oz) (99 g)4 µg7% DV
  37. 37White chocolateSweets · 1 bar (3 oz) (85 g)3.8 µg7% DV
  38. 38Rich vanilla ice creamSweets · 0.5 cup (107 g)3.7 µg7% DV
  39. 39Rice pudding, ready-to-eatSweets · 1 serving 4 oz pudding cup (113 g)3.6 µg7% DV
  40. 40Mars Twix chocolate fudge cookie barsSweets · 2 cookie 2011 label (51 g)3.6 µg6% DV
  41. 41Fat-free chocolate frozen milk dessertSweets · 1 cup (137 g)3.6 µg6% DV
  42. 42MolassesSweets · 1 serving 1 tbsp (20 g)3.6 µg6% DV
  43. 43Chocolate pudding, regular dry mix, 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)3.5 µg6% DV
  44. 44Chocolate frozen yogurtSweets · 1 cup (174 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  45. 45Flavored frozen yogurtSweets · 1 cup (174 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  46. 46Glaze frosting, prepared from recipeSweets · 1 recipe yield (327 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  47. 47Chocolate pudding, dry mixSweets · 1 package (3.5 oz) (99 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  48. 48Instant chocolate pudding, 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup From 19211 (142 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  49. 49Chocolate rennin, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0 cup (142 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  50. 50Plain halavahSweets · 1 oz (28.4 g)3.3 µg6% DV
  51. 51Coconut cream pudding, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (140 g)3.2 µg6% DV
  52. 52Coconut cream pudding, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (140 g)3.2 µg6% DV
  53. 53Light vanilla soft-serve ice creamSweets · 1 serving 1/2 cup (88 g)3.2 µg6% DV
  54. 54Coconut cream pudding mix, regularSweets · 1 package (3.12 oz) (88 g)3.2 µg6% DV
  55. 55Rich chocolate ice creamSweets · 1 cup (148 g)3.1 µg6% DV
  56. 56Dry gelatin dessert mix with saltSweets · 1 package (3 oz) (85 g)3.1 µg6% DV
  57. 57Lemon pudding, dry mix, prepared with sugarSweets · 0.5 cup (127 g)3 µg6% DV
  58. 58Banana pudding, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup From 19211 (142 g)3 µg5% DV
  59. 59Chocolate rennin, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0 cup (142 g)3 µg5% DV
  60. 60Vanilla rennin, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0 cup (142 g)3 µg5% DV
  61. 61Instant banana pudding, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup From 19191 (147 g)2.9 µg5% DV
  62. 62Coconut cream pudding, instant dry mix, 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (147 g)2.9 µg5% DV
  63. 63Coconut cream pudding, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (147 g)2.9 µg5% DV
  64. 64Vanilla pudding, regular dry mix, 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)2.7 µg5% DV
  65. 65Fruit syrupSweets · 1 cup (334 g)2.7 µg5% DV
  66. 66Hershey's Payday BarSweets · 1 serving (52 g)2.7 µg5% DV
  67. 67Lemon pudding, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (147 g)2.6 µg5% DV
  68. 68French vanilla soft-serve ice creamSweets · 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (86 g)2.6 µg5% DV
  69. 69Tapioca pudding, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)2.6 µg5% DV
  70. 70Table syrup blend, corn, refiner, and sugarSweets · 1 cup (316 g)2.5 µg5% DV
  71. 71Chocolate pudding, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (147 g)2.5 µg5% DV
  72. 72Chocolate pudding, instant dry mixSweets · 1 package (3.5 oz) (99 g)2.5 µg5% DV
  73. 73Rice pudding, dry mix, prepared with 2% milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  74. 74Tapioca pudding, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  75. 75Light corn syrupSweets · 1 cup (341 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  76. 76Dark chocolate, 60-69% cacaoSweets · 1 oz (28.4 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  77. 77Pineapple toppingSweets · 1 cup (340 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  78. 78Vanilla soft-serve frozen yogurtSweets · 0.5 cup (72 g)2.4 µg4% DV
  79. 79Rice pudding, dry mix, prepared with whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (128 g)2.3 µg4% DV
  80. 80Reduced calorie dry gelatin mixSweets · 1 tbsp (9 g)2.3 µg4% DV
  81. 81Reduced calorie dry gelatin mixSweets · 1 tbsp (9 g)2.3 µg4% DV
  82. 82Vanilla pudding, instant dry mix, whole milkSweets · 0.5 cup (142 g)2.3 µg4% DV
  83. 83Unsweetened baking chocolate, liquidSweets · 1 oz (28.4 g)2.2 µg4% DV
  84. 84M&M's Peanut Chocolate CandiesSweets · 1 serving 1 singles bag (54 g)2.2 µg4% DV
  85. 85Butterscotch confectioner's coatingSweets · 1 cup chips (170 g)2.2 µg4% DV
  86. 86High-fructose corn syrupSweets · 1 cup (310 g)2.2 µg4% DV
  87. 87Kit Kat wafer barSweets · 1 bar (1.5 oz) (42 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  88. 88Light chocolate ice cream, no sugar addedSweets · 1 serving 1/2 cup (72 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  89. 89Reese's Fast Break milk chocolate peanut butter nougatSweets · 1 serving 1 bar (56 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  90. 90Schiff Tiger's Milk BarSweets · 1 bar (35 g)2.1 µg4% DV
  91. 91Fat-free vanilla ice creamSweets · 0.5 cup (67 g)1.9 µg4% DV
  92. 92Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacaoSweets · 1 oz (28.4 g)1.9 µg4% DV
  93. 93Pancake syrup, 2% maple, with potassiumSweets · 1 cup (315 g)1.9 µg3% DV
  94. 94Frozen novelties, ice cream type, vanilla ice cream, light, no sugar added, chocolate coatedSweets · 1 bar (78 g)1.9 µg3% DV
  95. 95Milk chocolate with rice cerealSweets · 1 bar (1.4 oz) (40 g)1.8 µg3% DV
  96. 96Fat-free chocolate pudding, ready-to-eatSweets · 1 serving 4 oz (113 g)1.8 µg3% DV
  97. 97Low sugar chocolate covered candiesSweets · 1 serving (36 g)1.8 µg3% DV
  98. 98Nestle Butterfinger barSweets · 1 serving 2.1 oz bar (60 g)1.7 µg3% DV
  99. 99Chocolate soft-serve frozen yogurtSweets · 0.5 cup (4 fl oz) (72 g)1.7 µg3% DV
  100. 100Fat-free vanilla pudding, ready-to-eatSweets · 1 serving 3.5 oz shelf stable (99 g)1.7 µg3% 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.