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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:

  • Legumes and Legume Products
  • Dairy and Egg Products
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Beef Products
  • Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
  • American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
  • Pork Products

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

Want to learn more about phenylalanine?

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


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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. 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 Phenylalanine

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
1
(Powder, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
5.2 g
1.5 g
2
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
5.1 g
1.5 g
3
(Flakes, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
4.8 g
1.4 g
4
4.7 g
1.3 g
5
Two foods with same rank.
4.6 g
1.3 g
6
Three foods with same rank.
3.3 g
929.9 mg
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
(Produced By Acid Wash)
(Produced By Alcohol Extraction)
7
(Low Fat, Glandless, Seeds)
3.1 g
878.8 mg
8
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
3.1 g
867.5 mg
10
3 g
836.3 mg
11
(Defatted)
2.9 g
810.8 mg
12
2.8 g
788.1 mg
13
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
2.7 g
771.1 mg
14
(Defatted)
2.7 g
765.4 mg
15
(Low-Fat, Seeds)
2.7 g
754.1 mg
16
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
2.6 g
722.9 mg
17
2.5 g
717.2 mg
18
Two foods with same rank.
2.5 g
700.2 mg
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
19
(Dried & Salted Fish)
2.5 g
694.6 mg
20
(Defatted)
2.4 g
666.2 mg

Figure 1. Foods with phenylalanine rank 1 to 20


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Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Phenylalanine

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
21
(Fish, Alaska Native)
2.3 g
663.4 mg
22
Two foods with same rank.
2.3 g
660.5 mg
(Koyadofu, Prepared With Calcium Sulfate)
23
(Shredded)
2.2 g
632.2 mg
24
2.2 g
618 mg
25
(Full-Fat)
2.2 g
609.5 mg
26
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
2.1 g
606.7 mg
27
(Mature Seeds)
2.1 g
601 mg
28
(Mature Seeds)
2.1 g
586.8 mg
29
Two foods with same rank.
2 g
575.5 mg
(Roasted, Glandless, Seeds)
30
(Alaska Native)
2 g
569.8 mg
31
(Plain)
1.9 g
550 mg
32
1.9 g
544.3 mg
33
(Barbecue-Flavor)
1.9 g
533 mg
34
(Red Gram, Mature Seeds)
1.9 g
527.3 mg
35
Two foods with same rank.
1.8 g
521.6 mg
(Mature Seeds, No Salt Added)
(Mature Seeds, Salted)
36
1.8 g
516 mg
37
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
1.8 g
501.8 mg
38
Four foods with same rank.
1.8 g
496.1 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)
39
Two foods with same rank.
1.7 g
493.3 mg
(Cheese)
40
1.7 g
490.4 mg

Figure 2. Foods with phenylalanine rank 21 to 40


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Foods Ranked 41 - 59 With Phenylalanine

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
41
Five foods with same rank.
1.7 g
484.8 mg
(Dry, Calcium Reduced)
(Dried, Spices)
(Roasted, With Salt Added, Seeds)
(Roasted, Without Salt, Seeds)
42
Two foods with same rank.
1.7 g
479.1 mg
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
(Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
43
Two foods with same rank.
1.7 g
470.6 mg
44
(Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat)
1.7 g
467.8 mg
45
(High-Fat, Seeds)
1.6 g
462.1 mg
46
1.6 g
459.3 mg
47
(Dry Grated, Reduced Fat)
1.6 g
453.6 mg
48
1.5 g
436.6 mg
49
(Variety Meats & By-Products)
1.5 g
430.9 mg
50
(Cheese)
1.5 g
425.2 mg
51
1.5 g
422.4 mg
52
Three foods with same rank.
1.5 g
419.6 mg
(Top Round, Meat Only)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
53
Three foods with same rank.
1.5 g
416.7 mg
(Reduced Sodium, Pork, Pan-Fried Or Roasted)
(Mature Seeds)
54
Two foods with same rank.
1.5 g
413.9 mg
(Top Round, Meat & Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
55
Five foods with same rank.
1.5 g
411.1 mg
(Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/4" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Hulled, Seeds)
56
Seven foods with same rank.
1.4 g
408.2 mg
(Variety Meats & By-Products)
(Dried, Nuts)
(Beef Inside Skirt, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Mature Seeds)
(Mature Seeds)
57
Seven foods with same rank.
1.4 g
405.4 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)
58
Four foods with same rank.
1.4 g
402.6 mg
(Pork, Pre-Sliced)
(Asparagus Beans, Mature Seeds)
(Game Meat)
59
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.4 g
399.7 mg

Figure 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 Categories
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
Baby Foods
Baked Products
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Breakfast Cereals
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Cereal Grains and Pasta
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Dressings and Condiments
Fast Foods
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Fruits and Berries
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Legumes and Legume Products
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
Nuts and Seeds
Pork Products
Poultry Products
Restaurant Foods
Sauces and Gravies
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Snacks
Soups, Broths, and Stews
Spices and Herbs
Vegetables and Vegetable Products

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