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Foods High in Lysine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Lysine: Beef Ribeye Filet, Beef Ribeye Petite Roast, Parmesan and more
Per 100 g · USDA laboratory data · Fortified products and supplements excluded

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Key takeaways

  • Beef Ribeye Filet has the most lysine per 100 g among whole foods, at 3.01 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Beef Ribeye Filet3.01 g / 100 g
  2. 2Beef Ribeye Petite Roast3.01 g / 100 g
  3. 3Parmesan2.95 g / 100 g
  4. 4Romano Cheese2.94 g / 100 g
  5. 5Turkey Retail Parts2.87 g / 100 g
  6. 6Beef Top Loin Filet2.86 g / 100 g
  7. 7Beef Loin2.83 g / 100 g
  8. 8Beef Top Loin Petite Roast2.82 g / 100 g
  9. 9Beef Shank Crosscuts2.8 g / 100 g
  10. 10Elk2.8 g / 100 g
  11. 11Boar2.79 g / 100 g
  12. 12Beef Shoulder Pot Roast2.77 g / 100 g
  13. 13Gruyere2.71 g / 100 g
  14. 14Caribou2.7 g / 100 g
  15. 15Edam2.66 g / 100 g
  16. 16Moose2.66 g / 100 g
  17. 17Chicken Breast2.65 g / 100 g
  18. 18Gouda2.65 g / 100 g
  19. 19Provolone2.65 g / 100 g
  20. 20Deer2.64 g / 100 g
  21. 21Beef Rib Eye Roast2.63 g / 100 g
  22. 22Beef Composite Separable Lean Only2.6 g / 100 g
  23. 23Beef Round2.59 g / 100 g
  24. 24Swiss Cheese2.58 g / 100 g
  25. 25Turkey Fryer-Roasters2.56 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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