10 Fruits Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to:
  • prevent heart disease
  • reduce inflammation in the body
  • regulate cholesterol levels
  • help fight depression
  • lower blood pressure levels
  • reduce risk of blood clot
These essential fatty acids can also be found in fruits. Here are 10 with the most:

  1. Raspberries – 126 mg/100 g

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  2. Common guava – 112 mg

  3. Avocados – 110 mg

  4. Blackberries – 94 mg

  5. Elderberries – 85

  6. Currants, European, black – 72 mg

  7. Strawberry guava – 65 mg

  8. Blueberries – 58 mg

  9. Kumquats – 47 mg

  10. Gooseberries – 46 mg

    • Cantaloupe – 46 mg
    • Acerola – 44 mg
    • Sour, red cherries – 44 mg
    • Kiwifruit – 42 mg
    • Mangoes – 37 mg
    * Nutrient data source: USDA

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