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 1133 foods have been measured for Omega-6 (DPA n-6) — Docosapentaenoic acid (n-6). This is a research tool — nothing here constitutes medical advice.
About Omega-6 (DPA n-6) — Docosapentaenoic acid (n-6)
DPA (n-6) is a long-chain omega-6 fat present in small amounts in foods; it is not commonly tracked with separate dietary targets but contributes to omega-6 totals.
⚠️ Too little
No recognised deficiency state; it contributes to overall omega-6 totals.
🚫 Too much
No typical excess issue from food; tracked mainly as part of omega-6 totals.
Sources:
NHS
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No data yet in database
None of the 1133 foods in the Nutriofia database currently have a recorded value for Omega-6 (DPA n-6) — Docosapentaenoic acid (n-6). This is a data gap to fill from published sources (USDA, CoFID, and analytical literature).
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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