Cardiovascular support

Best foods for heart health

The foods whose nutrient profiles most support the heart and blood vessels — ranked by how strongly each one concentrates the nutrients linked to cardiovascular health, with the evidence behind every value.

Foods ranked: 309
Top match: Nori

Top-ranked foods

by focus score

1
Nori
Nutrition influence84 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Vegetables· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
2
Wakame
Nutrition influence81 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Vegetables· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
3
Salmon
Nutrition influence77 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
4
Anchovy
Nutrition influence76 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
5
Smoked Salmon
Nutrition influence76 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
6
Swordfish
Nutrition influence76 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
7
Mackerel
Nutrition influence75 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
8
Trout
Nutrition influence75 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
9
Sea Bass
Nutrition influence75 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
10
Halibut
Nutrition influence74 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
11
Tempeh
Nutrition influence72 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumDietary fibre (AOAC)
Plant-Based Alternatives· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Dietary fibre (AOAC)
12
Herring
Nutrition influence72 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
13
Venison
Nutrition influence72 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
14
Canned Sardines
Nutrition influence71 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
15
Beef Liver
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
16
Leg Of Lamb
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Potassium
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Potassium
17
Haddock
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
18
Sardine
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)Potassium
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium
19
Cod
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
20
Pork Mince
Nutrition influence70 / 100
EPA (omega-3)Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Potassium
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Potassium
21
Sole
Nutrition influence69 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
22
Chorizo
Nutrition influence69 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
23
Pork Chop
Nutrition influence69 / 100
EPA (omega-3)Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Potassium
Meat & Poultry· EPA (omega-3), Thiamin (Vitamin B1), Potassium
24
Squid
Nutrition influence69 / 100
EPA (omega-3)PotassiumThiamin (Vitamin B1)
Fish & Seafood· EPA (omega-3), Potassium, Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

How nutrition supports this domain

Potassium, long-chain omega-3 fats, and fibre do most of the work behind cardiovascular support. Here is how strongly each nutrient drives this domain across the catalogue.

Primary drivers

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

Potassium25% influence
Reflects electrolyte support for fluid balance, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction.
303 foods · 98% of domainavg 62th pct
EPA (omega-3)54% influence
Signals foods rich in long-chain fats used in cell membranes and signalling.
112 foods · 36% of domainavg 84th pct

Supporting drivers

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

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)16% influence
Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.
300 foods · 97% of domainavg 60th pct
Dietary fibre (AOAC)17% influence
Marks foods that support fermentation, regularity, and slower nutrient absorption.
193 foods · 62% of domainavg 75th pct
Dietary fibre (NSP)24% influence
Marks foods that support fermentation, regularity, and slower nutrient absorption.
2 foods · 1% of domainavg 94th pct
Dietary fibre20% influence
Marks foods that support fermentation, regularity, and slower nutrient absorption.
1 foods · 0% of domainavg 84th pct

Where it comes from

Food groups contributing the most qualifying foods to this domain.

Vegetables73
Meat & Poultry47
Herbs & Spices38
Grains & Starches37
Fish & Seafood32
Dairy & Cheese28
Nuts & Seeds22
Fruits16