Foods high in phenylalanine

Spirulina, dried tops the list with 2.8 g per 100 g. Ranked from 4,884 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

1. 1Spirulina, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products2.8 g
2. 2Maitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.6 g
3. 3Crimini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.2 g
4. 4Pioppini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.1 g
5. 5White button mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.1 g
6. 6Portabella mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1 g
7. 7Oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.99 g
8. 8Enoki mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.82 g
9. 9Canadian cultivated emi-tsunomata seaweed, dryVegetables and Vegetable Products0.81 g
10. 10Shiitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.79 g
11. 11King oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.74 g
12. 12Lion's mane mushroomVegetables and Vegetable Products0.7 g
13. 13Chives, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.68 g
14. 14Beech mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.67 g
15. 15Sprouted soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.64 g
16. 16Sprouted soybeans, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.64 g
17. 17Green soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.59 g
18. 18Green soybeans, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.56 g
19. 19Green soybeans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.56 g
20. 20Leeks, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.56 g
21. 21Freeze-dried red sweet peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.55 g
22. 22Stir-fried sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.52 g
23. 23Blackeye peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
24. 24Frozen edamame, preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
25. 25Drumstick leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
26. 26Shiitake mushrooms, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
27. 27Blackeye peas, frozen, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.47 g
28. 28Frozen black-eyed peas, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.47 g
29. 29Edamame, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.46 g
30. 30Winged bean tuber, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.45 g
31. 31Sprouted lentils, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.44 g
32. 32Sprouted lentils, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.43 g
33. 33Sprouted lentils, stir-fried, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.43 g
34. 34Sprouted soybeans, steamedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
35. 35Steamed sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
36. 36Spinach souffléVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
37. 37Shallots, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
38. 38Frozen baby lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.37 g
39. 39Sun-dried tomatoesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.37 g
40. 40Dried ancho peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
41. 41Boiled sprouted navy beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
42. 42Sprouted navy beans, boiled, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
43. 43Lima beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
44. 44Lima beans, boiled, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
45. 45Lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
46. 46Boiled baby lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
47. 47Frozen baby lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
48. 48Sun-dried hot chile peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
49. 49Sprouted peas, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
50. 50Sprouted peas, boiled, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
51. 51Potato flourVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
52. 52Frozen Fordhook lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
53. 53Sprouted navy beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.31 g
54. 54Potato pancakesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
55. 55Boiled Fordhook lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
56. 56Boiled Fordhook lima beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
57. 57Spirulina, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.29 g
58. 58Drumstick leaves, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
59. 59Drumstick leaves, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
60. 60Laver seaweed, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
61. 61Tomato powderVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
62. 62Pinto bean sprouts, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
63. 63Oriental radishes, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
64. 64Au gratin potatoes, home-prepared with margarineVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
65. 65Potato au gratin, home-prepared with butterVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
66. 66Sprouted peas, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
67. 67Succotash, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
68. 68Breaded onion rings, par fried, frozen, oven heatedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
69. 69Sprouted kidney beans, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
70. 70Sprouted kidney beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
71. 71Succotash, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
72. 72Immature broadbeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
73. 73Corn pudding, home preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.22 g
74. 74Jute potherb, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
75. 75Sprouted kidney beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
76. 76Boiled frozen spinach, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
77. 77Frozen spinach, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
78. 78Boiled frozen succotash, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
79. 79Boiled succotash, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
80. 80Frozen succotashVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
81. 81Frozen spinach, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
82. 82Boiled frozen turnip greens, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
83. 83Frozen turnip greens, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.21 g
84. 84Green peas, canned, drained, rinsedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
85. 85Canned lima beans, no salt addedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
86. 86Canned lima beans, regular packVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
87. 87Green peas, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
88. 88Green peas, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
89. 89Green peas, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
90. 90Broad beans, boiled, drained, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
91. 91Immature broadbeans, boiled, drained, without saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
92. 92Raw taro leavesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.2 g
93. 93Green peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.19 g
94. 94Green peas, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.19 g
95. 95Green peas, frozen, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.19 g
96. 96Winged bean leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.19 g
97. 97Raw garlicVegetables and Vegetable Products0.18 g
98. 98Sprouted mung beans, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.18 g
99. 99Black-eyed peas, boiled, drained, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.17 g
100. 100Black-eyed peas, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.17 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.