RationTracker

Foods High in Tyrosine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Bar chart ranking the foods highest in Tyrosine: 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 tyrosine per 100 g among whole foods, at 2 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Parmesan2 g / 100 g
  2. 2Gruyere1.78 g / 100 g
  3. 3Romano Cheese1.78 g / 100 g
  4. 4Swiss Cheese1.69 g / 100 g
  5. 5Fontina Cheese1.52 g / 100 g
  6. 6Provolone1.52 g / 100 g
  7. 7Edam1.46 g / 100 g
  8. 8Tilsit Cheese1.46 g / 100 g
  9. 9Gouda1.45 g / 100 g
  10. 10Port De Salut Cheese1.42 g / 100 g
  11. 11Cheddar Cheese1.32 g / 100 g
  12. 12Blue Cheese1.3 g / 100 g
  13. 13White Cheese1.27 g / 100 g
  14. 14Hemp Seed1.26 g / 100 g
  15. 15Caraway Cheese1.22 g / 100 g
  16. 16Mozzarella1.22 g / 100 g
  17. 17Brie Cheese1.2 g / 100 g
  18. 18Limburger Cheese1.2 g / 100 g
  19. 19Monterey Jack1.18 g / 100 g
  20. 20Beef Ribeye Filet1.17 g / 100 g
  21. 21Beef Ribeye Petite Roast1.17 g / 100 g
  22. 22Cottonseed Kernels1.17 g / 100 g
  23. 23Colby Cheese1.15 g / 100 g
  24. 24Camembert Cheese1.14 g / 100 g
  25. 25Spanish Peanuts1.14 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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