RationTracker

Foods High in Leucine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Leucine: Parmesan, Gruyere, 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 leucine per 100 g among whole foods, at 3.3 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Parmesan3.3 g / 100 g
  2. 2Gruyere3.1 g / 100 g
  3. 3Romano Cheese3.07 g / 100 g
  4. 4Swiss Cheese2.96 g / 100 g
  5. 5Beef Ribeye Filet2.7 g / 100 g
  6. 6Beef Ribeye Petite Roast2.69 g / 100 g
  7. 7Beef Shank Crosscuts2.66 g / 100 g
  8. 8Fontina Cheese2.66 g / 100 g
  9. 9Moose2.58 g / 100 g
  10. 10Beef Top Loin Filet2.57 g / 100 g
  11. 11Deer2.57 g / 100 g
  12. 12Edam2.57 g / 100 g
  13. 13Gouda2.56 g / 100 g
  14. 14Beef Loin2.55 g / 100 g
  15. 15Beef Shoulder Pot Roast2.55 g / 100 g
  16. 16Elk2.55 g / 100 g
  17. 17Tilsit Cheese2.55 g / 100 g
  18. 18Beef Top Loin Petite Roast2.52 g / 100 g
  19. 19Antelope2.49 g / 100 g
  20. 20Port De Salut Cheese2.48 g / 100 g
  21. 21Caribou2.46 g / 100 g
  22. 22Cheddar Cheese2.43 g / 100 g
  23. 23Caraway Cheese2.41 g / 100 g
  24. 24Beef Composite Separable Lean Only2.4 g / 100 g
  25. 25Beef Round2.4 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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