Foods high in glutamic acid

Low fat glandless cottonseed flour tops the list with 12.5 g per 100 g. Ranked from 5,123 USDA foods; unusual items like supplements' raw ingredients and regional specialties are left out.

1. 1Low fat glandless cottonseed flourNut and Seed Products12.5 g
2. 2Partially defatted glandless cottonseed mealNut and Seed Products12.3 g
3. 3Soy protein concentrate, acid washLegumes and Legume Products12 g
4. 4Soy protein concentrate, alcohol extractedLegumes and Legume Products12 g
5. 5Partially defatted sunflower seed flourNut and Seed Products11.8 g
6. 6Dried egg whites, stabilized, glucose reducedDairy and Egg Products11.7 g
7. 7Egg white, dried, powder, stabilized, glucose reducedDairy and Egg Products11.5 g
8. 8Sesame flour, low-fatNut and Seed Products11.2 g
9. 9Defatted peanut flourLegumes and Legume Products10.9 g
10. 10Soy based protein powderBeverages10.8 g
11. 11Dried egg whitesDairy and Egg Products10.8 g
12. 12Egg white, dried, flakes, stabilized, glucose reducedDairy and Egg Products10.7 g
13. 13Cottonseed flour, partially defatted, glandlessNut and Seed Products10.3 g
14. 14Shredded parmesan cheeseDairy and Egg Products9.5 g
15. 15Atlantic cod, dried and saltedFinfish and Shellfish Products9.4 g
16. 16Defatted soy flourLegumes and Legume Products9.1 g
17. 17Partially defatted sesame flourNut and Seed Products9 g
18. 18Defatted soy meal, rawLegumes and Legume Products8.7 g
19. 19Raw lupin beansLegumes and Legume Products8.7 g
20. 20Meat extenderLegumes and Legume Products8.7 g
21. 21Spirulina, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products8.4 g
22. 22Dried-frozen tofu (koyadofu)Legumes and Legume Products8.3 g
23. 23Koyadofu, dried-frozenLegumes and Legume Products8.3 g
24. 24Hard Parmesan cheeseDairy and Egg Products8.2 g
25. 25Glandless cottonseed kernels, roastedNut and Seed Products8.2 g
26. 26Safflower seed meal, partially defattedNut and Seed Products8.1 g
27. 27Soybeans, rawLegumes and Legume Products7.9 g
28. 28Soybeans, dry roastedLegumes and Legume Products7.7 g
29. 29Plain pork skinsSnacks7.6 g
30. 30Nonfat dry milk, unfortifiedDairy and Egg Products7.6 g
31. 31Nonfat dry milk, with vitamins A and DDairy and Egg Products7.6 g
32. 32Calcium-reduced nonfat dry milkDairy and Egg Products7.4 g
33. 33Creamy almond butterNut and Seed Products7.4 g
34. 34Instant nonfat dry milk, fortifiedDairy and Egg Products7.3 g
35. 35Instant nonfat dry milk, no vitaminsDairy and Egg Products7.3 g
36. 36Cooked whelkFinfish and Shellfish Products7.3 g
37. 37Barbecue-flavor pork skinsSnacks7.3 g
38. 38Romano cheeseDairy and Egg Products7.3 g
39. 39Reduced-fat dry grated ParmesanDairy and Egg Products7.3 g
40. 40Dried buttermilkDairy and Egg Products7.2 g
41. 41Low-fat peanut flourLegumes and Legume Products7.1 g
42. 42High-fat sesame flourNut and Seed Products6.9 g
43. 43Protein-fortified spaghetti, dryCereal Grains and Pasta6.8 g
44. 44Soybeans, roasted, saltedLegumes and Legume Products6.8 g
45. 45Soybeans, roasted, unsaltedLegumes and Legume Products6.8 g
46. 46Full-fat soy flourLegumes and Legume Products6.8 g
47. 47Popeyes Mild Fried Chicken Breast, meat onlyFast Foods6.8 g
48. 48Popeyes mild fried chicken wing, meat onlyFast Foods6.8 g
49. 49Full-fat soy flour, roastedLegumes and Legume Products6.7 g
50. 50KFC Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Wing, meat onlyFast Foods6.7 g
51. 51KFC Original Recipe wing, meat onlyFast Foods6.7 g
52. 52Full-fat soy flour, rawLegumes and Legume Products6.7 g
53. 53Active dry baker's yeastBaked Products6.5 g
54. 54Grated Parmesan cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.4 g
55. 55Dried whole eggsDairy and Egg Products6.4 g
56. 56KFC Extra Crispy breast, meat onlyFast Foods6.4 g
57. 57Reduced calorie dry gelatin mixSweets6.3 g
58. 58KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Breast, meat onlyFast Foods6.3 g
59. 59Hulled hemp seedsNut and Seed Products6.3 g
60. 60Provolone cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.2 g
61. 61Reduced fat provolone cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.2 g
62. 62AlmondsNut and Seed Products6.2 g
63. 63Popeyes Mild Fried Chicken Drumstick, meat onlyFast Foods6.2 g
64. 64Pumpkin and squash seed kernels, driedNut and Seed Products6.2 g
65. 65Caraway cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.2 g
66. 66Almonds, dry roasted, saltedNut and Seed Products6.2 g
67. 67Dry roasted almonds, unsaltedNut and Seed Products6.2 g
68. 68Edam cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.2 g
69. 69KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken Drumstick, meat onlyFast Foods6.2 g
70. 70Gouda cheeseDairy and Egg Products6.1 g
71. 71Whole egg, dried, stabilized, glucose reducedDairy and Egg Products6.1 g
72. 72Pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, unsaltedNut and Seed Products6.1 g
73. 73Roasted pumpkin seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products6.1 g
74. 74Butternuts, driedNut and Seed Products6.1 g
75. 75Top round roast, boneless, lean, roastedBeef Products6.1 g
76. 76KFC Extra Crispy drumstick, meat onlyFast Foods6.1 g
77. 77Eye of round roast, lean, roastedBeef Products6 g
78. 78Monterey cheeseDairy and Egg Products6 g
79. 79Gruyere cheeseDairy and Egg Products6 g
80. 80Bacon, microwavedPork Products6 g
81. 81Grilled beef top sirloin, boneless, lean, selectBeef Products6 g
82. 82Inside skirt steak, lean, grilledBeef Products5.9 g
83. 83Plain unsalted almond butterNut and Seed Products5.9 g
84. 84Salted almond butterNut and Seed Products5.9 g
85. 85Oil-roasted Spanish peanuts, saltedLegumes and Legume Products5.9 g
86. 86Spanish peanuts, oil-roasted, without saltLegumes and Legume Products5.9 g
87. 87Top round steak, boneless, lean, grilledBeef Products5.8 g
88. 88Creamy peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products5.8 g
89. 89Colby cheeseDairy and Egg Products5.8 g
90. 90Veal top round, braised, leanLamb, Veal, and Game Products5.8 g
91. 91Top loin filet, lean, select, grilledBeef Products5.8 g
92. 92Grilled beef top loin steak, boneless, lean, selectBeef Products5.7 g
93. 93Beef top loin steak, boneless, lean, grilledBeef Products5.7 g
94. 94Veal top round, lean and fat, braisedLamb, Veal, and Game Products5.7 g
95. 95Cheshire cheeseDairy and Egg Products5.7 g
96. 96Eye of round steak, lean, grilledBeef Products5.7 g
97. 97Swiss cheeseDairy and Egg Products5.7 g
98. 98Dried watermelon seed kernelsNut and Seed Products5.7 g
99. 99Hard goat cheeseDairy and Egg Products5.7 g
100. 100Roasted beef top sirloin, boneless, lean, selectBeef Products5.7 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.