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Cognitive & nervous system

Best foods for brain health

Foods that concentrate the nutrients your brain and nervous system depend on — from B-vitamins to omega-3 fats — ranked by nutrient focus with source-backed profiles.

Foods ranked
400
Top match
Tuna

Top-ranked foods

by focus score

  1. 1

    Tuna

    Nutrition influence97 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Niacin
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Niacin
  2. 2

    Mackerel

    Nutrition influence97 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Iodine
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Iodine
  3. 3

    Chicken Thigh

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Niacin
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Niacin
  4. 4

    Salmon

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Iodine
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Iodine
  5. 5

    Langoustine

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanIodineVitamin B12
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Iodine, Vitamin B12
  6. 6

    Haddock

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanIodineVitamin B12
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Iodine, Vitamin B12
  7. 7

    Turkey Breast

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanNiacinVitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Niacin, Vitamin B6
  8. 8

    Halibut

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanIodineVitamin B6
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Iodine, Vitamin B6
  9. 9

    Trout

    Nutrition influence96 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Iodine
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Iodine
  10. 10

    Beef Liver

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Niacin
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Niacin
  11. 11

    Salami

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
  12. 12

    Herring

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Iodine
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Iodine
  13. 13

    Ribeye Steak

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Vitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6
  14. 14

    Chicken Breast

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B6Niacin
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B6, Niacin
  15. 15

    Pork Shoulder

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanThiamin (Vitamin B1)Vitamin B12
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12
  16. 16

    Chicken Liver

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Vitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6
  17. 17

    Leg Of Lamb

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Niacin
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Niacin
  18. 18

    Cod

    Nutrition influence95 / 100
    TryptophanIodineVitamin B12
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Iodine, Vitamin B12
  19. 19

    Chicken Wing

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanNiacinVitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Niacin, Vitamin B6
  20. 20

    Sole

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanIodineVitamin B12
    Fish & Seafood· Tryptophan, Iodine, Vitamin B12
  21. 21

    Wholemeal Bread

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanIodineThiamin (Vitamin B1)
    Grains & Starches· Tryptophan, Iodine, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
  22. 22

    Sirloin Steak

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Vitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6
  23. 23

    Minced Beef

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Iodine
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Iodine
  24. 24

    Brisket

    Nutrition influence94 / 100
    TryptophanVitamin B12Vitamin B6
    Meat & Poultry· Tryptophan, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6

How nutrition supports this domain

B-vitamins, omega-3 fats, and key minerals underpin nerve signalling and brain structure. These are the nutrients driving the domain most.

Primary drivers

Usually the largest share of a food's domain score.

  • Tryptophan67% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    229 foods · 57% of domainavg 77th pct
  • Iodine35% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    317 foods · 79% of domainavg 62th pct
  • Vitamin B624% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    361 foods · 90% of domainavg 55th pct
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B1)24% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    366 foods · 92% of domainavg 55th pct
  • Niacin22% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    373 foods · 93% of domainavg 52th pct
  • Magnesium21% influence

    Points to enzyme, nerve, muscle, and energy-metabolism support.

    385 foods · 96% of domainavg 54th pct
  • Vitamin B1247% influence

    Captures B-vitamin support for energy metabolism, cell division, and nerves.

    153 foods · 38% of domainavg 76th pct

Supporting drivers

Nutrients that reinforce the domain signal when present at meaningful levels.

  • Pantothenic acid20% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    318 foods · 80% of domainavg 62th pct
  • Biotin21% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    246 foods · 62% of domainavg 72th pct
  • Iron13% influence

    Highlights oxygen-transport capacity through haemoglobin-related nutrition.

    375 foods · 94% of domainavg 54th pct

Where it comes from

Food groups contributing the most qualifying foods to this domain.

  • Vegetables87
  • Meat & Poultry50
  • Grains & Starches44
  • Herbs & Spices43
  • Dairy & Cheese40
  • Fruits38
  • Fish & Seafood33
  • Nuts & Seeds22

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