RationTracker

Foods High in Histidine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Histidine: Deer, Boar, Antelope and more
Per 100 g · USDA laboratory data · Fortified products and supplements excluded

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Key takeaways

  • Deer has the most histidine per 100 g among whole foods, at 1.49 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Deer1.49 g / 100 g
  2. 2Boar1.44 g / 100 g
  3. 3Antelope1.4 g / 100 g
  4. 4Romano Cheese1.23 g / 100 g
  5. 5Caribou1.18 g / 100 g
  6. 6Beef Ribeye Filet1.17 g / 100 g
  7. 7Beef Ribeye Petite Roast1.16 g / 100 g
  8. 8Beef Shank Crosscuts1.15 g / 100 g
  9. 9Parmesan1.14 g / 100 g
  10. 10Gruyere1.12 g / 100 g
  11. 11Provolone1.12 g / 100 g
  12. 12Beef Top Loin Filet1.11 g / 100 g
  13. 13Pork Loin1.11 g / 100 g
  14. 14Beef Loin1.1 g / 100 g
  15. 15Beef Top Loin Petite Roast1.1 g / 100 g
  16. 16Beef New Zealand1.08 g / 100 g
  17. 17Horse1.08 g / 100 g
  18. 18Swiss Cheese1.06 g / 100 g
  19. 19Veal Foreshank1.04 g / 100 g
  20. 20Cottonseed Kernels1.03 g / 100 g
  21. 21Edam1.03 g / 100 g
  22. 22Gouda1.03 g / 100 g
  23. 23Beef Rib Eye Roast1.02 g / 100 g
  24. 24Beef Shoulder Pot Roast1.02 g / 100 g
  25. 25Pork Blade1.01 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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