TempoLife

TempoLife › Nutrient toplists › Foods high in niacin (b3)

Foods high in niacin (b3)

The 25 foods in this USDA reference database with the most niacin (b3) per 100 g, with the share of the adult Daily Value (16 mg) each one delivers. Reference data — not medical advice.

FoodNiacin (B3) per 100 g%DV
Yeast extract spread 128 mg 797%
Ralston wheat bran flakes 90.6 mg 566%
Active dry yeast 40.2 mg 251%
Puffed rice cereal 35.3 mg 221%
Puffed wheat cereal 35.3 mg 221%
Rice bran 34 mg 213%
Malt-O-Meal Corn Bursts cereal 32.2 mg 202%
Ralston crisp rice cereal 29 mg 181%
Half caffeine instant coffee 28.2 mg 176%
Instant coffee powder 28.2 mg 176%
Decaffeinated instant coffee powder 28.1 mg 176%
Incaparina dry mix 27 mg 169%
Defatted peanut flour 27 mg 169%
Malt-O-Meal Fruity Dyno-Bites cereal 26.5 mg 166%
Sugar-free chocolate instant breakfast powder 25.6 mg 160%
Chocolate powder, sugar-free 25.6 mg 160%
Malt-O-Meal Golden Puffs cereal 25.2 mg 157%
Ralston crispy hexagons cereal 24.1 mg 151%
Quaker Cap'n Crunch's Oops! All Berries 24 mg 150%
Malt-O-Meal Oat Blenders with honey and almonds 23.5 mg 147%
Yellowfin tuna, cooked 22.1 mg 138%
Meat extender 22 mg 138%
Ralston corn biscuits 21.8 mg 136%
Quaker Christmas Crunch 21.7 mg 136%
Instant coffee with chicory 21.7 mg 135%

Ranked by amount per 100 g, excluding spices and industrial items (drink powders, baking aids, feed meals) that would distort the comparison. Cooking and serving size change what you actually eat, and a varied diet matters more than any single nutrient.

Frequently asked questions

Which food has the most niacin (b3) per 100 g?

Yeast extract spread tops this database with 128 mg per 100 g — 797% of the adult Daily Value. The ranking is per 100 g, which is not the same as a serving.

How much niacin (b3) do I need per day?

The Daily Value for Niacin (B3) is 16 mg for adults (FDA reference). Your own needs can differ by age, sex and health — this page shows reference data, not a recommendation.

Should I eat more of the top foods on this list?

These rankings compare amounts per 100 g, not meals. A varied diet matters more than any single food or nutrient, and amounts above what you need are not automatically better. Before taking supplements, talk to a healthcare professional.

← Foods high in riboflavin (b2)  ·  Foods high in vitamin b6 →

Log foods high in niacin (b3) in one tap

Every food in this table is searchable in TempoLife — pick your portion and save it to a private daily diary. Free to start.

📊 4 273 meals logged · 8 724 step-days · 1 297 sleep nights — built in Estonia

Get the app
QR
Scan with your phone camera, or copy the link to this page