About this page: Data is drawn from Nutriofia's structured database of published sources (CoFID, USDA, and published analytical literature). The coverage bar shows what percentage of our 1136 foods have been measured for Omega-6 (GLA). This is a research tool — nothing here constitutes medical advice.
About Omega-6 (GLA)
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fat found in certain plant oils; it is not an essential nutrient target but contributes to omega-6 intake.
⚠️ Too little
No recognised deficiency state; it is not considered essential.
🚫 Too much
High-dose supplements may cause GI effects; food sources are generally safe.
Sources:
NHS
⚠️ Partial database coverage (0.4%)
Only 4 of 1136 foods in the database have a recorded value for Omega-6 (GLA). The ranked list below shows what we have — foods not in the list simply haven't been measured yet rather than containing none.
Only 4 of 1136 foods in the database have a recorded value for Omega-6 (GLA). The ranked list below shows what we have — foods not in the list simply haven't been measured yet rather than containing none.
Foods Containing Omega-6 (GLA)
4 foods with recorded data, ranked highest first. Values per 100g fresh weight.
| # | Food | Per 100g | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Sesame seeds | 0.15 g | |
| ★ | Breakfast cereal, crunchy/crispy muesli type cereal, with nuts, unfortified | 0.01 g | |
| ★ | Curry, vegetable, ready meal, without rice, cooked | 0.01 g | |
| 4 | Cheese, Brie, with outer rind removed | 0.01 g |
* Values are per 100g fresh weight. % NRV = percentage of EU Nutrient Reference Value. Bar shows relative level compared to the highest value across all foods in the database.
Data sources:
Standard nutrients: McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), Public Health England.
EU Nutrient Reference Values: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Annex XIII).
All values per 100g fresh weight unless stated. Nothing here constitutes medical advice.
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