Top 100 Foods With Tryptophan - Care Omnia Nutrition
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
Tryptophan is among the least common amino acids found in proteins.
But it plays an important role whenever it occurs.
For instance, Tryptophan is the precursor to both serotonin and melatonin.
You find tryptophan-rich foods in:
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Legumes and Legume Products
- Nuts and Seeds
- Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
- Beef Products
- American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
- Pork Products
You can find a more detailed list of foods that contain Tryptophan below.
Want to learn more about tryptophan?
Check out our article named: What Is Tryptophan & What Foods Can I Find It In?
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Ranked List Of 100 Foods With Tryptophan
Below you'll find a list of the top 100 foods that contain tryptophan. 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 Tryptophan
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| Rank | Food | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
6 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 1.1 g 317.5 mg (Potassium Type) | |||
11 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 835 mg 236.7 mg (Produced By Acid Wash) (Produced By Alcohol Extraction) | |||
18 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 747 mg 211.8 mg (Koyadofu, Prepared With Calcium Sulfate) (Koyadofu) | |||
Figure 1. Foods with tryptophan rank 1 to 20
Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Tryptophan
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| Rank | Food | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
26 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 618 mg 175.2 mg (Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat) (Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds) | |||
34 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 569 mg 161.3 mg (Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds) (Roasted, Without Salt, Seeds) | |||
Figure 2. Foods with tryptophan rank 21 to 40
Foods Ranked 41 - 60 With Tryptophan
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| Rank | Food | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
42 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 512 mg 145.1 mg (Mature Seeds, No Salt Added) (Mature Seeds, Salted) | |||
43 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 510 mg 144.6 mg (Alaska Native) (With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry) (Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry) | |||
47 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 495 mg 140.3 mg (With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry) (Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry) | |||
55 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 436 mg 123.6 mg (Game Meat) | |||
58 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 415 mg 117.7 mg (Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/4" Fat) | |||
Figure 3. Foods with tryptophan rank 41 to 60
Foods Ranked 61 - 74 With Tryptophan
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| Rank | Food | per 100g | per Oz |
|---|---|---|---|
62 (Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) 408 mg 115.7 mg | |||
63 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 407 mg 115.4 mg (Pork, Pre-Sliced) (Variety Meats & By-Products) | |||
64 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 405 mg 114.8 mg (Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) (Beef Round, Grade: Select, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) (Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) | |||
66 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 403 mg 114.2 mg (Meat Only) (Game Meat) (Partially Defatted, Seeds) | |||
67 (Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) 402 mg 114 mg | |||
68 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 401 mg 113.7 mg (Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) (Composite Of Cuts, Game Meat) | |||
69 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 400 mg 113.4 mg (Young Duckling, Bone In, Meat Only, Cooked Without Skin, Domesticated Duck) (Beef Inside Skirt, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) (Liver, Alaska Native) | |||
70 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 399 mg 113.1 mg (Australian Imported, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat, Meat Only) (Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat) (Beef Round, Grade: Select, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat) | |||
71 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 398 mg 112.8 mg (Meat Only, New Zealand Imported, Whole, Arm & Blade) (Plain, Cereals Ready-To-Eat) | |||
73 Three foods with same rank. ⇵ 394 mg 111.7 mg (Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/4" Fat, Cubed For Stew Or Kabob, Leg & Shoulder) (96% Lean / 4% Fat, Crumbles) (Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat) | |||
74 Two foods with same rank. ⇵ 393 mg 111.4 mg (Tahini, From Unroasted Kernels, Non-Chemically Removed Seed Coat, Seeds) (Family Style Restaurant) | |||
Figure 4. Foods with tryptophan rank 61 to 74
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Foods In Different Categories With Tryptophan
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