Welcome to the list of the top 20 spreads highest in selenium content. Where the amount of selenium ranges from 1.60 µg to 0.00 µg per 100g. The top spread is Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils with the highest selenium content, which in 100g contains 1.60 µg of selenium.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils has a nutritional value score of 13.00 out of 100.



Other important and selenium related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving for Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils, which is the top of the spreads list for selenium content in your diet, the amount of Energy is 389.00 kcal (19% RDA), the amount of Protein is 0.90 g (2% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 34.00 g (52% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 22.40 g (17% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the bar chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the selenium content in Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils from the list of spreads.

selenium and nutrition facts in spreads per 100g



Top Twenty List - Highest selenium Content per 100g

Below is a basic list for selenium in spreads for the top 20 spreads. A more comprehensive list for the top items can be found at the bottom of the page along with different servings.

1. Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils 1.60µg
2. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt 1.00µg
3. Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie 0.50µg
4. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt 0.50µg
5. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, with salt 0.50µg
6. Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub 0.00µg
7. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D 0.00µg
8. Margarine-like vegetable-oil spread, stick/tub/bottle, 60% fat, with added vitamin D 0.00µg
9. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 0.00µg
10. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D 0.00µg
11. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D 0.00µg
12. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, without salt 0.00µg
13. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt 0.00µg
14. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat-free, tub 0.00µg
15. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, 70% fat, stick, with salt 0.00µg
16. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat free, liquid, with salt 0.00µg
17. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt 0.00µg
18. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt 0.00µg
19. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt 0.00µg
20. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt 0.00µg

Highest Amount of selenium per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high selenium foods in your diet. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the selenium nutritional content.

The food with the highest selenium content per typical serving is Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils which contains 0.24 µg in 1.000 tablespoon (or 15.00 g). For this serving the Energy content is 58.35 kcal (3% RDA), the Protein content is 0.14 g, the Total Fat content is 5.1 g (8% RDA) and the Carbohydrate content is 3.36 g (3% RDA).

µg of selenium in spreads (per 100g)

The list below gives the total selenium content in the top 20 items from the general description 'spreads' each of which show the selenium amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. The top 20 food items are shown in the graph below, to give a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

spreads selenium per 100g

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing selenium which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods with a high amount of selenium


List of Spreads High in selenium Content per 100g

1. Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils - Selenium
1.60 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 13.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
1.60 µg 389.00(19%)22.40(17%)34.00(52%)0.90(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 15.00g):
0.24 µg58.35 kcal(3%)3.36 g(3%)5.1 g(8%)0.14 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 245.00g):
3.92 µg953.05 kcal(48%)54.88 g(42%)83.3 g(128%)2.21 g(4%)
2. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt - Selenium
1.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
1.00 µg 330.00(17%)2.00(2%)35.00(54%)2.00(4%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0.14 µg46.2 kcal(2%)0.28 g(0%)4.9 g(8%)0.28 g(1%)
3. Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie - Selenium
0.50 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.50 µg 465.00(23%)0.00(0%)53.00(82%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 13.00g):
0.07 µg60.45 kcal(3%)0 g(0%)6.89 g(11%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 207.00g):
1.04 µg962.55 kcal(48%)0 g(0%)109.71 g(169%)0 g(0%)
4. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt - Selenium
0.50 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.50 µg 362.00(18%)1.00(1%)40.00(62%)1.00(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0.07 µg50.68 kcal(3%)0.14 g(0%)5.6 g(9%)0.14 g(0%)
5. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, with salt - Selenium
0.50 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.50 µg 450.00(23%)1.00(1%)50.00(77%)1.00(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0.07 µg63 kcal(3%)0.14 g(0%)7 g(11%)0.14 g(0%)
6. Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 13.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 424.00(21%)0.86(1%)47.53(73%)0.20(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg59.36 kcal(3%)0.12 g(0%)6.65 g(10%)0.03 g(0%)
7. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 542.00(27%)0.86(1%)59.81(92%)0.17(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg75.88 kcal(4%)0.12 g(0%)8.37 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
8. Margarine-like vegetable-oil spread, stick/tub/bottle, 60% fat, with added vitamin D - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 535.00(27%)0.00(0%)59.17(91%)0.60(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg74.9 kcal(4%)0 g(0%)8.28 g(13%)0.08 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 µg1225.15 kcal(61%)0 g(0%)135.5 g(208%)1.37 g(2%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 teaspoon (or 4.80g):
0 µg25.68 kcal(1%)0 g(0%)2.84 g(4%)0.03 g(0%)
9. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 533.00(27%)0.86(1%)59.81(92%)0.17(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg74.62 kcal(4%)0.12 g(0%)8.37 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 µg1220.57 kcal(61%)1.97 g(2%)136.96 g(211%)0.39 g(1%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 teaspoon (or 4.80g):
0 µg25.58 kcal(1%)0.04 g(0%)2.87 g(4%)0.01 g(0%)
10. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 537.00(27%)0.69(1%)60.39(93%)0.12(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg75.18 kcal(4%)0.1 g(0%)8.45 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
11. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 339.00(17%)0.66(1%)37.77(58%)0.51(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.90g):
0 µg50.51 kcal(3%)0.1 g(0%)5.63 g(9%)0.08 g(0%)
12. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, without salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 175.00(9%)0.40(0%)19.50(30%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 12.80g):
0 µg22.4 kcal(1%)0.05 g(0%)2.5 g(4%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 205.00g):
0 µg358.75 kcal(18%)0.82 g(1%)39.98 g(62%)0 g(0%)
13. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 175.00(9%)0.40(0%)19.50(30%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 15.00g):
0 µg26.25 kcal(1%)0.06 g(0%)2.93 g(5%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 240.00g):
0 µg420 kcal(21%)0.96 g(1%)46.8 g(72%)0 g(0%)
14. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat-free, tub - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 18.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 44.00(2%)4.34(3%)3.04(5%)0.10(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.60g):
0 µg6.42 kcal(0%)0.63 g(0%)0.44 g(1%)0.01 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 233.00g):
0 µg102.52 kcal(5%)10.11 g(8%)7.08 g(11%)0.23 g(0%)
15. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, 70% fat, stick, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 630.00(32%)0.50(0%)70.00(108%)0.30(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0 µg88.2 kcal(4%)0.07 g(0%)9.8 g(15%)0.04 g(0%)
16. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat free, liquid, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 23.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 43.00(2%)2.50(2%)3.00(5%)1.50(3%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 15.00g):
0 µg6.45 kcal(0%)0.38 g(0%)0.45 g(1%)0.23 g(0%)
17. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 533.00(27%)0.86(1%)59.81(92%)0.17(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg74.62 kcal(4%)0.12 g(0%)8.37 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
18. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 526.00(26%)0.00(0%)59.17(91%)0.60(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.30g):
0 µg75.22 kcal(4%)0 g(0%)8.46 g(13%)0.09 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 µg1204.54 kcal(60%)0 g(0%)135.5 g(208%)1.37 g(2%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 µg25.25 kcal(1%)0 g(0%)2.84 g(4%)0.03 g(0%)
19. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 533.00(27%)0.86(1%)59.81(92%)0.17(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 µg74.62 kcal(4%)0.12 g(0%)8.37 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 µg1220.57 kcal(61%)1.97 g(2%)136.96 g(211%)0.39 g(1%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 µg25.58 kcal(1%)0.04 g(0%)2.87 g(4%)0.01 g(0%)
20. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt - Selenium
0.00 µg of Selenium per 100g
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Selenium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 µg 537.00(27%)0.69(1%)60.39(93%)0.12(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.30g):
0 µg76.79 kcal(4%)0.1 g(0%)8.64 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 µg1229.73 kcal(61%)1.58 g(1%)138.29 g(213%)0.27 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 µg25.78 kcal(1%)0.03 g(0%)2.9 g(4%)0.01 g(0%)






selenium and Nutritional Values - Top 221 Foods

Vegetables

leeks, turnip greens, swiss chard, mustard greens, yams, fennel, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, green beans, brussel sprouts, cabbage, sweet potato, a potato, carrots, lettuce, iceberg lettuce, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, celery, salad, mushrooms, potatoes, baked potato, onions, asparagus, pumpkin, radishes, taro, turnips, okra, rhubarb, sweet corn, cowpeas, seaweed, broadbeans

Fruits

a banana, an apple, an orange, a peach, apricots, butternut squash, lemon, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, green grapes, kiwi, blueberries, zucchini, figs, honeydew, eggplant, dates, olives, a pear, coconut, cranberries, pomegranate, a mango, pineapple, cherries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, tangerine, nectarines, raisins, plums, tomatoes, chili peppers, chilis, peppers, avocado, cucumber, summer squash, winter squash, papaya, prunes, fruit salad, persimmons

Seafood

salmon, cod, sardines, shrimp, tuna, fish, tuna salad, halibut, sea bass, scallops, crab, lobster, oysters, herring, haddock, halibut, mackerel, pike, pollock, trout

Drinks

coffee, apple juice, cranberry juice, red wine, skim milk, white wine, wine, milk, beer, alcohol, coke, soy milk, whole milk, prune juice, tea, a shake, coconut milk, orange juice, energy drinks, soft drinks, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lemonade

Nuts and Seeds

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, nuts, almonds, sesame seeds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, chestnuts, coconut meat, ginkgo nuts, mixed nuts, macadamia nuts

Beans and Lentils

soybeans, pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, black beans, lima beans, navy beans, beets, beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans

Meat

beef, steak, deer, bacon, chicken, fried chicken, turkey, turkey breast, chicken breast, meatloaf, ham, lamb, sausages, chicken light meat, chicken dark meat, chicken leg, fried chicken, roasted chicken, chicken thigh, chicken wings, duck, goose, pheasant, quail, pigeon, turkey light meat, turkey dark meat, turkey breast, turkey leg, turkey wing, emu, ostrich, frankfurter, pate, pork sausage, salami, bratwurst, pork loin, ground pork, lamb shank, veal, bison, beef liver, beef ribs

Fast Foods

french fries, pizza, a slice of pizza, hot dog, hamburger, a cheeseburger, a big mac

Dairy and Cheese

ricotta, yogurt, cottage cheese, an egg, egg whites, goats cheese, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, hard boiled egg, feta cheese, mozzarella, low fat yogurt

Bread, Rice, Grains and Pasta

rye, millet, flaxseed, barley, buckwheat, whole wheat bread, a bagel, white bread, bread, quinoa, corn, spaghetti, rice, pasta, brown rice, white rice, cooked egg, mexican cheese, fruit yogurt

Spreads, Sauces and Herbs

hummus, mayonnaise, butter, peanut butter, soy sauce, thyme, basil, rosemary, pepper, coriander, dill, parsley, spices, chili sauce

Sweets, Desserts and Snacks

popcorn, chips, nachos, a granola bar, saltine crackers, cheesecake, jello, ice cream, doughnuts, chocolate, puddings, frozen yogurt, a snickers bar, croissants, danish pastry, english muffins, blueberry muffins, pie, pop tarts, coffeecake, crackers, potato chips, rice cakes, tortilla chips, fudge, puddings, syrups, dark chocolate, sundae, pretzels, pop tarts

Breakfast Cereal

granola, cheerios, oatmeal, kelloggs cereals, general mills cereals

Miscellaneous

spirulina, honey, sugar, brown sugar, tofu, olive oil, garlic, tempeh, oats, salad dressing, tomato soup, mushroom soup, chicken soup, vegetable soup, infant formula, cooking oil, shortening, fish oil, soybean oil, soy protein, gravy, raisins, currants, balsam pear, succotash, macaroni, egg noodles, japanese noodles, macaroni and cheese, burrito