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Foods High in Glutamic Acid

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Glutamic Acid: Parmesan, Caviar, Romano Cheese and more
Per 100 g · USDA laboratory data · Fortified products and supplements excluded

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Key takeaways

  • Parmesan has the most glutamic acid per 100 g among whole foods, at 1.94 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Parmesan1.94 g / 100 g
  2. 2Caviar1.9 g / 100 g
  3. 3Romano Cheese1.84 g / 100 g
  4. 4Roquefort1.77 g / 100 g
  5. 5Gruyere1.72 g / 100 g
  6. 6Hemp Seed1.71 g / 100 g
  7. 7Pumpkin Seeds1.65 g / 100 g
  8. 8Butternuts1.64 g / 100 g
  9. 9Swiss Cheese1.64 g / 100 g
  10. 10Cottonseed Kernels1.63 g / 100 g
  11. 11Edam1.55 g / 100 g
  12. 12Gouda1.54 g / 100 g
  13. 13Watermelon Seed Kernels1.51 g / 100 g
  14. 14Fontina Cheese1.48 g / 100 g
  15. 15Caraway Cheese1.47 g / 100 g
  16. 16Provolone1.47 g / 100 g
  17. 17Peanut Butter (Chunky)1.46 g / 100 g
  18. 18Monterey Jack1.43 g / 100 g
  19. 19Peanut Butter (Creamy)1.42 g / 100 g
  20. 20Cheddar Cheese1.39 g / 100 g
  21. 21Colby Cheese1.39 g / 100 g
  22. 22Tilsit Cheese1.39 g / 100 g
  23. 23Spanish Peanuts1.38 g / 100 g
  24. 24Cheshire Cheese1.37 g / 100 g
  25. 25White Cheese1.37 g / 100 g
Per 100 g — this nutrient has no general daily target to frame servings against. Fortified products, supplements, and spices are excluded.

Food values compiled from public nutrition databases and published research. Rankings exclude fortified products and supplements to reflect whole foods.

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