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Foods High in Tryptophan

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Tryptophan: Pumpkin Seeds, Elk, Cottonseed Kernels and more
Per 100 g · USDA laboratory data · Fortified products and supplements excluded

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Key takeaways

  • Pumpkin Seeds has the most tryptophan per 100 g among whole foods, at 0.57 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Pumpkin Seeds0.57 g / 100 g
  2. 2Elk0.55 g / 100 g
  3. 3Cottonseed Kernels0.49 g / 100 g
  4. 4Pioppini Mushrooms0.49 g / 100 g
  5. 5Caribou0.46 g / 100 g
  6. 6Chia Seeds0.44 g / 100 g
  7. 7Romano Cheese0.43 g / 100 g
  8. 8Gruyere0.42 g / 100 g
  9. 9Parmesan0.42 g / 100 g
  10. 10Pork Pancreas0.41 g / 100 g
  11. 11Goat0.4 g / 100 g
  12. 12Mozzarella0.4 g / 100 g
  13. 13Swiss Cheese0.4 g / 100 g
  14. 14Watermelon Seed Kernels0.39 g / 100 g
  15. 15Beef Shank Crosscuts0.38 g / 100 g
  16. 16Boar0.38 g / 100 g
  17. 17Rabbit0.38 g / 100 g
  18. 18Butternuts0.37 g / 100 g
  19. 19Hemp Seed0.37 g / 100 g
  20. 20Sesame Seed Kernels0.37 g / 100 g
  21. 21Sesame Seeds0.37 g / 100 g
  22. 22Tahini0.37 g / 100 g
  23. 23Beef Shoulder Pot Roast0.36 g / 100 g
  24. 24Fontina Cheese0.36 g / 100 g
  25. 25Mexican Blend Cheese0.36 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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