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Top 80 Foods With Nitrogen - Care Omnia Nutrition




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Cured Bacon contains nitrogen

Nitrogen is a vital component in all amino acids and exists in all living matter.

Nitrogen in foods benefits us with body growth, maintenance, and recovery.

You find nitrogen-rich foods in:

  • Dairy and Egg Products
  • Cereal Grains and Pasta
  • Vegetables and Vegetable Products
  • Sausages and Luncheon Meats
  • Legumes and Legume Products
  • Restaurant Foods
  • Poultry Products

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

Want to learn more about nitrogen?

Check out our article named: What Is Nitrogen? What Foods Can I Find It In?


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Ranked List Of 80 Foods With Nitrogen

Below you'll find a list of the top 80 foods that contain nitrogen. 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. Click on the rows with the symbol to show or hide the foods with 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 Nitrogen

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
1
12.8 g
3.6 g
2
(Defatted)
8.2 g
2.3 g
3
7.7 g
2.2 g
4
(Pork, Restaurant)
6.5 g
1.9 g
5
(Full-Fat)
6.2 g
1.8 g
6
5.5 g
1.6 g
7
(Boneless, Skinless, Meat Only, Chicken)
5.1 g
1.5 g
8
4.6 g
1.3 g
9
4.3 g
1.2 g
10
4.2 g
1.2 g
11
(With Salt, Smooth Style, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
4.1 g
1.2 g
12
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds)
4 g
1.1 g
13
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Nuts)
3.9 g
1.1 g
14
(Queso Seco)
3.8 g
1.1 g
15
(Dark Meat, Meat Only, Chicken)
3.8 g
1.1 g
16
(Cheese, Low Moisture, Part-Skim)
3.7 g
1.1 g
17
(Cheese, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
3.7 g
1 g
18
(Restaurant)
3.1 g
890.2 mg
19
(Pork Sausage, Link Or Ground)
3.1 g
876 mg
20
(Canned In Water, Drained Solids, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
3 g
861.8 mg

Figure 1. Foods with nitrogen rank 1 to 20


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Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Nitrogen

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
22
(Pasteurized Process, American, Fortified With Vitamin D)
2.8 g
799.5 mg
23
(Restaurant)
2.7 g
776.8 mg
24
Two foods with same rank.
2.7 g
756.9 mg
(Sliced, Pre-Packaged, Deli Meat, 96% fat Free, Water Added)
(Breakfast Links, Mild)
25
2.6 g
739.9 mg
26
2.6 g
734.3 mg
27
(Frozen, Pasteurized)
2.5 g
705.9 mg
28
(Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
2.4 g
683.2 mg
29
2.3 g
657.7 mg
30
(Bread, Enriched)
2.3 g
649.2 mg
31
Two foods with same rank.
2.1 g
603.8 mg
32
(All-Purpose, Enriched, Unbleached)
2.1 g
595.3 mg
33
2 g
564.2 mg
34
Three foods with same rank.
2 g
558.5 mg
(Pasteurized, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
(May Contain Additives To Retain Moisture, Fish)
(Commercially Prepared)
35
(All-Purpose, Unenriched)
1.9 g
544.3 mg
36
(Coarse & Semi-coarse)
1.9 g
533 mg
38
1.8 g
516 mg
39
(All-Purpose, Enriched, Bleached)
1.8 g
496.1 mg
40
(Lowfat, 2% Milkfat)
1.7 g
490.4 mg

Figure 2. Foods with nitrogen rank 21 to 40


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Foods Ranked 41 - 60 With Nitrogen

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
41
1.7 g
484.8 mg
42
Two foods with same rank.
1.6 g
456.4 mg
(Plain, Nonfat, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program)
(Frozen, Pasteurized)
43
(Commercially Prepared, Includes Soft Bread Crumbs)
1.5 g
428.1 mg
44
(Chinese Restaurant)
1.4 g
402.6 mg
45
(Unenriched, Unbleached)
1.4 g
396.9 mg
46
(Cheese, Whole Milk)
1.2 g
345.9 mg
47
Two foods with same rank.
1.2 g
334.5 mg
(Commercial)
(Latino Restaurant)
48
1.2 g
326 mg
49
(Unenriched)
1.1 g
314.7 mg
50
(Glutenous)
1.1 g
303.3 mg
51
1.1 g
300.5 mg
52
(Fine Meal, Enriched)
990 mg
280.7 mg
53
(With Raisins)
930 mg
263.7 mg
54
(Bean Pupusas, Latino Restaurant)
900 mg
255.1 mg
55
(Breaded, Par Fried, Heated In Oven)
740 mg
209.8 mg
56
680 mg
192.8 mg
57
(Without Meat, Chinese Restaurant)
610 mg
172.9 mg
58
(With Added Calcium, Vitamins A & D, All Flavors)
568 mg
161 mg
59
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Fluid, Fat Free Or Skim)
540 mg
153.1 mg
60
Three foods with same rank.
530 mg
150.3 mg
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Fluid, 1% Milkfat)
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Fluid, Reduced Fat, 2% Milkfat)

Figure 3. Foods with nitrogen rank 41 to 60


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Foods Ranked 61 - 71 With Nitrogen

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
61
(With Added Vitamin D, 3.25% Milkfat)
510 mg
144.6 mg
62
(Brown, Italian, Or Crimini)
495 mg
140.3 mg
63
Two foods with same rank.
470 mg
133.2 mg
(Without Salt, Drained)
64
465 mg
131.8 mg
65
464 mg
131.5 mg
66
462 mg
131 mg
67
456 mg
129.3 mg
69
410 mg
116.2 mg
70
(Mushroom)
400 mg
113.4 mg
71
387 mg
109.7 mg

Figure 4. Foods with nitrogen rank 61 to 71


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Foods In Different Categories With Nitrogen

The food categories below have foods that contain nitrogen.

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Food Categories
Baked Products
Beverages
Cereal Grains and Pasta
Dairy and Egg Products
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Fruits and Berries
Legumes and Legume Products
Poultry Products
Restaurant Foods
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Conclusion: Nitrogen In Foods

Nitrogen in food is an essential part of all living things.

It is crucial for plants to grow and develop, and an important part of our own nutrition.

It is used as fertilizer for crops.

It helps to build strong bones and teeth. But is also believed to help build strong muscles and to keep the skin healthy.

Sara Niemelä

co-founder Care Omnia, Head Content Creator




Sara
Niemelä

Nutrition is my passion. I've spent thousands upon thousands of hours reading, analyzing, categorizing and comparing research studies.

I’m a wife and a mother of three. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with my family.