Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratios of Common Foods

What we eat matters when it comes to the balance of omega6 to omega3 ratio.  Below are some lists of common foods that we consume.

Leafy Greens

Leafy Green6 to 3 Ratio
Spinach1.3:1
Kale1:1
Swiss chard1.4:1
Collard greens1:1
Arugula2:1
Romaine lettuce1.6:1
Mustard greens1:1
Watercress1:1
Bok choy2:1
Beet greens2:1

Seed Oils

Nut/Seed6 to 3 Ratio
Flaxseeds1:4
Chia seeds0.3:1
Walnuts4:1
Hemp seeds3:1
Pumpkin seeds2:1
Sunflower seeds40:1
Almonds2000:1
Sesame seeds130:1
Cashews125:1
Pecans20:1

Common Oils

Oil6 to 3 Ratio
Flaxseed oil0.3:1
Hempseed oil3:1
Chia seed oil0.3:1
Walnut oil5:1
Canola oil2:1
Soybean oil7:1
Olive oil10:1
Avocado oil15:1
Sunflower oil120:1
Corn oil46:1

Grain Fed vs Pasture Raised

Meat Type 6 to 3 Ratio
Beef (grain-fed) 15:1
Pork (conventional) 20:1
Chicken (conventional) 20:1
Turkey (conventional) 15:1
Lamb (grain-fed) 15:1

Meat Type 6 to 3 Ratio
Beef (grass-fed) 2:1
Pork (pasture-raised) 3:1
Chicken(pasture-raised) 4:1
Turkey (pasture-raised) 5:1
Lamb (grass-fed) 3:1