Components -> Vitamins -> Water soluble vitamins
Niacin equivalents is a measurement used to express the amount of niacin (Vitamin B3) in food. It takes into account all dietary forms of niacin, including preformed niacin and the niacin that the body can make from the amino acid tryptophan.
Niacin is essential for the body's energy production, DNA repair, and cell communication. It also supports proper nervous system function and helps maintain healthy skin.
The recommended daily intake for niacin is 16 mg for adult men, 14 mg for adult women, and 18 mg for pregnant women. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine your specific niacin needs based on factors like age, gender, and overall health.
Niacin is essential for the body's energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell signaling. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin, nerves, and digestion. Adequate intake of niacin can help support overall brain function, and promote healthy skin and hair.
Consuming excessive amounts of preformed niacin can lead to niacin toxicity, resulting in symptoms such as flushing, itching, liver damage, and gastrointestinal issues. It is important to avoid excessive intake of niacin supplements without healthcare professional guidance to prevent adverse health effects.
Yes, consuming very high doses of preformed niacin from supplements can lead to potential side effects such as flushing, itching, and even liver damage. It's important to always follow the recommended daily allowance and talk to a healthcare professional before taking high doses of niacin supplements.
Low levels of niacin may lead to symptoms such as fatigue, digestive issues, cognitive function decline, as well as dermatitis. Including niacin-rich foods like chicken, turkey, tuna, nuts, legumes and mushrooms in your diet can help improve your niacin levels.
Vegans can obtain their niacin by consuming niacin-rich plant-based foods such as fortified cereals, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Additionally, mushrooms and leafy green vegetables also contribute to their niacin intake. It's important for vegans to ensure they have a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of these nutrient-dense foods to meet their niacin requirements.
Instant coffee, powder
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
28.67mg per 100 grams
Instant coffee, decaffeinated, powder
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
28.08mg per 100 grams
Wheat bran
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
27.71mg per 100 grams
Beef round, dried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Meat products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
27.61mg per 100 grams
Egg white powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
27.19mg per 100 grams
Reindeer, dried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Meat products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
26.11mg per 100 grams
Liver, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
25.55mg per 100 grams
Liver, boiled, salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
25.37mg per 100 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
24.64mg per 100 grams
Liver, reindeer
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
24.61mg per 100 grams
Instant coffee, with chicory
Type: Food
Beverages -> Coffee
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
21.67mg per 100 grams
Tuna, average
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
21.26mg per 100 grams
Tuna, in oil, canned
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
21.06mg per 100 grams
Liver, pork
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
19.23mg per 100 grams
Tuna, in water, canned
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
18.74mg per 100 grams
Nut, peanut
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.98mg per 100 grams
Peanut butter without added salt
Type: Dish
Miscellaneous -> Condiments
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.98mg per 100 grams
Liver, average
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.88mg per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.53mg per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.48mg per 100 grams
Cheese, halloumi cheese, fried
Type: Dish
Milk dishes -> Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.41mg per 100 grams
Liver, beef
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.21mg per 100 grams
Tuna
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
17.16mg per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
16.68mg per 100 grams
Tuna, fried
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
16.44mg per 100 grams
Nut, peanut, salt
Type: Food
Snacks -> Savoury snacks
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
16.39mg per 100 grams
Lamb, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
16.11mg per 100 grams
Liver, chicken
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
15.84mg per 100 grams
Baking yeast, fresh
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
15.06mg per 100 grams
Turkey mince, fried without fat
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
14.47mg per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
14.35mg per 100 grams
Egg powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
14.35mg per 100 grams
Turkey breast, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
14.27mg per 100 grams
Beef, lean, boiled, without added salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
14.24mg per 100 grams
Cheese, halloumi cheese, 22% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.93mg per 100 grams
Chicken, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.93mg per 100 grams
Flour, soya flour, low-fat
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulse products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.81mg per 100 grams
Chia seed
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.67mg per 100 grams
Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.56mg per 100 grams
Salmon fillet, cold smoked
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.51mg per 100 grams
Soya mince, white or dark
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulse products
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.49mg per 100 grams
Mackerel, smoked
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.34mg per 100 grams
Chicken fillet, oven baked
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.24mg per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.15mg per 100 grams
Turkey, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
13.06mg per 100 grams
Turkey with skin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
12.84mg per 100 grams
Turkey mince, fat 5-6%
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
12.84mg per 100 grams
Rainbow trout fillet, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
12.81mg per 100 grams
Turkey mince, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
12.69mg per 100 grams
Turkey breast
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) equivalents
12.61mg per 100 grams
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