Omega-3 and Omega-6 Content of Various Oils

Recognizing that a 1:1 balance of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 and pro-inflammatory Omega-6 oils is optimal, the following table shows how difficult it is to obtain this balance.

It suggests that you should avoid margarine, vegetable cooking oils, most store-bought salad dressing, mayonnaise, and prepared food.

*wild-raised and caught

References

1. USDA National Nutrient Database, online at www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search