RationTracker

Foods High in Isoleucine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

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

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Key takeaways

  • Parmesan has the most isoleucine per 100 g among whole foods, at 1.69 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Parmesan1.69 g / 100 g
  2. 2Romano Cheese1.68 g / 100 g
  3. 3Gruyere1.61 g / 100 g
  4. 4Caraway Cheese1.56 g / 100 g
  5. 5Swiss Cheese1.54 g / 100 g
  6. 6Monterey Jack1.52 g / 100 g
  7. 7Beef Shank Crosscuts1.51 g / 100 g
  8. 8Colby Cheese1.48 g / 100 g
  9. 9Tilsit Cheese1.48 g / 100 g
  10. 10Beef Ribeye Filet1.46 g / 100 g
  11. 11Beef Ribeye Petite Roast1.46 g / 100 g
  12. 12Cheshire Cheese1.45 g / 100 g
  13. 13Port De Salut Cheese1.45 g / 100 g
  14. 14Chicken Capons1.44 g / 100 g
  15. 15Chicken Heart1.42 g / 100 g
  16. 16Turkey Fryer-Roasters1.41 g / 100 g
  17. 17Veal Foreshank1.41 g / 100 g
  18. 18Chicken Wing1.4 g / 100 g
  19. 19Moose1.4 g / 100 g
  20. 20Beef Top Loin Filet1.39 g / 100 g
  21. 21Low Fat Cheese1.39 g / 100 g
  22. 22Low-Sodium Cheese1.39 g / 100 g
  23. 23Beef Loin1.38 g / 100 g
  24. 24Fontina Cheese1.38 g / 100 g
  25. 25Rabbit1.38 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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