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Top 80 Foods With Nitrogen - Care Omnia Nutrition
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.
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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.
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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| Rank | Foods with Nitrogen | per 100g | per 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 | (Grated) | 4.6 g | 1.3 g |
| 9 | (93% Lean, 7% Fat) | 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 |
Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Nitrogen
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| Rank | Foods with Nitrogen | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2.9 g | 825 mg | |
| 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 the same rank/nutrient values | 2.7 g | 756.9 mg |
(Sliced, Pre-Packaged, Deli Meat, 96% fat Free, Water Added) | |||
(Breakfast Links, Mild) | |||
| 25 | (Fish) | 2.6 g | 739.9 mg |
| 26 | (Fresh) | 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 the same rank/nutrient values | 2.1 g | 603.8 mg |
(Pre-Cooked) | |||
| 32 | (All-Purpose, Enriched, Unbleached) | 2.1 g | 595.3 mg |
| 33 | (Fresh) | 2 g | 564.2 mg |
| 34 | Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values | 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 |
| 37 | 1.9 g | 530.1 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 |
Foods Ranked 41 - 60 With Nitrogen
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| Rank | Foods with Nitrogen | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | (Fresh) | 1.7 g | 484.8 mg |
| 42 | Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values | 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 the same rank/nutrient values | 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 the same rank/nutrient values | 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) | |||
Foods Ranked 61 - 71 With Nitrogen
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| Rank | Foods with Nitrogen | per 100g | per 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 the same rank/nutrient values | 470 mg | 133.2 mg |
(Without Salt, Drained) | |||
| 64 | (Fresh) | 465 mg | 131.8 mg |
| 65 | 464 mg | 131.5 mg | |
| 66 | 462 mg | 131 mg | |
| 67 | 456 mg | 129.3 mg | |
| 68 | 440 mg | 124.7 mg | |
| 69 | (Fresh) | 410 mg | 116.2 mg |
| 70 | (Mushroom) | 400 mg | 113.4 mg |
| 71 | 387 mg | 109.7 mg | |
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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 | Number of foods in category |
|---|---|
| Cereal Grains and Pasta | 14 |
| Dairy and Egg Products | 23 |
| Fruits and Berries | 15 |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products | 27 |
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.
