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Top 100 Foods With Phenylalanine - Care Omnia Nutrition

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid.

Phenylalanine is a major component of many proteins and an important precursor.

You find phenylalanine-rich foods in:

You can find a more detailed list of foods that contain phenylalanine below.

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Ranked List Of 100 Foods With Phenylalanine

Below you'll find a list of the top 100 foods that contain phenylalanine. It's ranked from the food with the most amount to the food with the least amount.

For ease of use, we've grouped together all foods that share the same rank.

By clicking on a food you'll get a list of all the nutrient content of that food.

Foods Ranked 1 - 20 With Phenylalanine

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RankFoods with Phenylalanineper 100gper Oz
1
(Powder, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
5.2 g1.5 g
2
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
5.1 g1.5 g
3
(Flakes, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
4.8 g1.4 g
44.7 g1.3 g
5Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values4.6 g1.3 g
(Potassium Type)
6Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.3 g929.9 mg
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
(Produced By Acid Wash)
(Produced By Alcohol Extraction)
7
(Low Fat, Glandless, Seeds)
3.1 g878.8 mg
8
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
3.1 g867.5 mg
93 g839.1 mg
103 g836.3 mg
11
(Defatted)
2.9 g810.8 mg
122.8 g788.1 mg
13
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
2.7 g771.1 mg
14
(Defatted)
2.7 g765.4 mg
15
(Low-Fat, Seeds)
2.7 g754.1 mg
16
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
2.6 g722.9 mg
172.5 g717.2 mg
18Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.5 g700.2 mg
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
19
(Dried & Salted Fish)
2.5 g694.6 mg
20
(Defatted)
2.4 g666.2 mg
fig 1. Foods with phenylalanine rank 1 to 20

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Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Phenylalanine

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RankFoods with Phenylalanineper 100gper Oz
21
(Fish, Alaska Native)
2.3 g663.4 mg
22Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.3 g660.5 mg
(Koyadofu, Prepared With Calcium Sulfate)
23
(Shredded)
2.2 g632.2 mg
242.2 g618 mg
25
(Full-Fat)
2.2 g609.5 mg
26
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
2.1 g606.7 mg
27
(Mature Seeds)
2.1 g601 mg
28
(Mature Seeds)
2.1 g586.8 mg
29Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values2 g575.5 mg
(Roasted, Glandless, Seeds)
30
(Alaska Native)
2 g569.8 mg
31
(Plain)
1.9 g550 mg
321.9 g544.3 mg
33
(Barbecue-Flavor)
1.9 g533 mg
34
(Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
1.9 g527.3 mg
35Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.8 g521.6 mg
(Mature Seeds, No Salt Added)
(Mature Seeds, Salted)
361.8 g516 mg
37
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
1.8 g501.8 mg
38Four foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.8 g496.1 mg
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry)
(Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry)
(Low Fat)
(Baker's, Active Dry, Leavening Agents)
39Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g493.3 mg
(Cheese)
401.7 g490.4 mg
fig 2. Foods with phenylalanine rank 21 to 40

Foods Ranked 41 - 59 With Phenylalanine

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RankFoods with Phenylalanineper 100gper Oz
41Five foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g484.8 mg
(Dry, Calcium Reduced)
(Dried, Spices)
(Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds)
(Roasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
42Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g479.1 mg
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
(Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
43Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g470.6 mg
44
(Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat)
1.7 g467.8 mg
45
(High-Fat, Seeds)
1.6 g462.1 mg
461.6 g459.3 mg
47
(Dry Grated, Reduced Fat)
1.6 g453.6 mg
481.5 g436.6 mg
49
(Variety Meats & By-Products)
1.5 g430.9 mg
50
(Cheese)
1.5 g425.2 mg
511.5 g422.4 mg
52Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g419.6 mg
(Top Round, Meat Only)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
53Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g416.7 mg
(Reduced Sodium, Pork, Pan-Fried Or Roasted)
(Mature Seeds)
54Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g413.9 mg
(Top Round, Meat & Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
55Five foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g411.1 mg
(Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/4" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Hulled, Seeds)
56Seven foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.4 g408.2 mg
(Variety Meats & By-Products)
(Dried, Nuts)
(Beef Inside Skirt, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Mature Seeds)
(Mature Seeds)
57Seven foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.4 g405.4 mg
(Game Meat, Meat Only)
(Cheese)
(Cheese)
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(With Salt, All Types)
(Without Salt, All Types)
(Mature Seeds)
58Four foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.4 g402.6 mg
(Pork, Pre-Sliced)
(Asparagus Beans, Mature Seeds)
(Game Meat)
59
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.4 g399.7 mg
fig 3. Foods with phenylalanine rank 41 to 59

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Foods In Different Categories With Phenylalanine

The food categories below have foods that contain phenylalanine.

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Food CategoriesNumber of foods
in category
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods35
Baby Foods68
Baked Products349
Beef Products935
Beverages31
Breakfast Cereals43
Candy, Sweets or Lollies84
Cereal Grains and Pasta157
Dairy and Egg Products206
Dressings and Condiments11
Fast Foods129
Finfish and Shellfish Products249
Fruits and Berries150
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products452
Legumes and Legume Products214
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes32
Nuts and Seeds129
Pork Products317
Poultry Products370
Restaurant Foods96
Sausages and Luncheon Meats119
Snacks104
Soups, Broths, and Stews49
Spices and Herbs25
Vegetables and Vegetable Products616
fig 4. Food categories with foods that contain Phenylalanine

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