Omega 3 to Omega 6 EFA ratio

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Atwell on April 3, 2009 at 5:45am

See here for more info: http://arawconnection.ning.com/forum/topics/essential-fats-omega6-to

Up to 4:1 is said to be okay.

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Permalink Reply by Jason-TOL on April 3, 2009 at 6:11am

Wow, how can you eat so much kale! lol Sorry for the derail, I can't eat a single leaf without being grossed out by the supper bitterness :)

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Permalink Reply by C. Dove Ⓥ on April 3, 2009 at 6:12am

Just FYI,here are the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio's of common nuts & seeds:

English Walnuts 4:1
Macadamia is 6:1
Black Walnuts are 16:1
Pecans are 20:1
Pistachio is 37:1
Hazelnut is 88:1
Cashew is 117:1
Pumpkin Seeds 117:1
Sunflower Seeds 300:1
Pine Nuts are 300:1
Brazil Nut is 1000:1
Almonds 1800:1

CA Avocados 15:1
FL Avocados 16.5:1

Flaxseed 3.9:1 ***
Chia Seed 3:1 ***

(***these are a reverse ratio as the omega 3 is higher than the
omega 6)

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Permalink Reply by Eric D. on April 3, 2009 at 6:43am

WOW I thought walnut had a more equal ratio. Nuts are prety far off from 1:1 hehe. Thanks C dove.....Medjool I will check out that link and TreeofLife.......I like Kale lol......to me it has a nutty flavor to it and sometimes boder line sweet. It really depends though, some batches are prety bitter and I dont eat that much regularly though I could I think.

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Permalink Reply by VW on April 3, 2009 at 11:14pm

Thanks for the clear and practical listing of ratios!
Here's a few additions to the list:

Hemp Seeds 2.5:1
Poppy Seeds 40:1
Watermelon Seeds 70:1
Sesame Seeds 170:1
Peanuts 600:1

Coconuts - infinite ratio (no omega 3:s present)

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