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.

EPA (omega-3)54Potassium25Dietary fibre20Dietary fibre (AOAC)17Dietary fibre (NSP)24Thiamin (Vitamin B1)16

Top sources

Vegetables73Meat & Poultry47Herbs & Spices38

Top-ranked foods

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.

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
Potassium25% influence
Reflects electrolyte support for fluid balance, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction.
303 foods · 98% of domainavg 62th pct

Supporting drivers

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

Dietary fibre20% influence
Marks foods that support fermentation, regularity, and slower nutrient absorption.
1 foods · 0% of domainavg 84th 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
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)16% influence
Contributes to this domain's score when Thiamin (Vitamin B1) is concentrated in the food.
300 foods · 97% of domainavg 60th 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