Foods rich in Omega 9

Where can Omega 9 be found?

FOODS WITH OMEGA 9

Main sources of dietary omega 9

Oils rich in oleic acid are omega 9 most recommended foods to increase dietary omega 9 and will also be important to have a balanced diet.

Propiedades omega-9

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The following oils are recommended to introduce for seasoning and cooking:

What foods contain much omega 9?

Foods rich in omega 9 are basically those foods rich in vegetable fats, such as avocados, nuts and seeds:

Plant foods with omega 9

Though less than the previous groups, some plant foods also contain certain amounts of omega 9 in their leaves, tubers or fruits:

fuentes de omega 9

Photo of foods rich in omega 9. The most important sources of omega 9 are olive oil and avocado. Also, we found it in nuts.

TABLE OF FOODS RICH IN OMEGA 9

Sort from highest to lowest amount of fat omega 9:

Food per 100g.Oleic acid

Omega 9

(g.)

Linoleic acid

Omega 6

(g.)

Linolenic acid

Omega 3

(g.)

Olive oil

70

9,1

0,85

Hazelnuts

45,8

8,5

0,11

Peanut oil

44,8

32

0

Palm oil

37,1

10,1

0,3

Pistachios

34,8

7,9

0

Almonds

32,6

12,6

0,26

Corn margarine

32,6

31,3

0,65

Corn oil

29,4

50,4

0,9

Cashews

24,4

7,2

0,15

Peanuts

21,6

12,8

0,35

Soy oil

20,8

51,5

7,3

Sunflower oil

20,2

63,2

0,1

Cod liver oil

18,3

2,6

1,10

Avocado

15,1

1,7

0,17

Walnuts

10,8

34

8

Sunflower seeds

10,7

37,4

0,08

Coconut oil

5,8

1,8

0

Hard cheese

5,3

0,44

0,25

Soft cheese

3,6

0,43

0,46

Tuna in vegetable oil

3,6

5,3

0,13

Grated dry coconut

3,5

1,5

0

Beef

2,1

0,35

0

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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
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6 October, 2023

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