RationTracker

Foods High in Valine

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

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

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Key takeaways

  • Gruyere has the most valine per 100 g among whole foods, at 2.24 g.

Top Food Sources

  1. 1Gruyere2.24 g / 100 g
  2. 2Romano Cheese2.18 g / 100 g
  3. 3Parmesan2.17 g / 100 g
  4. 4Pioppini Mushrooms2.14 g / 100 g
  5. 5Swiss Cheese2.14 g / 100 g
  6. 6Fontina Cheese1.93 g / 100 g
  7. 7Edam1.81 g / 100 g
  8. 8Gouda1.81 g / 100 g
  9. 9Hemp Seed1.78 g / 100 g
  10. 10Tilsit Cheese1.75 g / 100 g
  11. 11Port De Salut Cheese1.71 g / 100 g
  12. 12Caraway Cheese1.68 g / 100 g
  13. 13Cottonseed Kernels1.67 g / 100 g
  14. 14Beef Shank Crosscuts1.64 g / 100 g
  15. 15Monterey Jack1.64 g / 100 g
  16. 16Mushroom Lion's Mane1.64 g / 100 g
  17. 17Provolone1.64 g / 100 g
  18. 18Cheddar Cheese1.63 g / 100 g
  19. 19Goat Cheese1.62 g / 100 g
  20. 20Roquefort1.61 g / 100 g
  21. 21Colby Cheese1.59 g / 100 g
  22. 22Moose1.59 g / 100 g
  23. 23Veal Foreshank1.58 g / 100 g
  24. 24Blue Cheese1.56 g / 100 g
  25. 25Cheshire Cheese1.56 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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