Foods high in phosphorus

American or cheddar cheese spread tops the list with 2,135 mg per serving. The Daily Value for phosphorus is 1,250 mg. Ranked from 12,429 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
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  1. 1American or cheddar cheese spreadCheese · 1 cup (244 g)2,135 mg171% DV
  2. 2Swiss cheese spreadCheese · 1 cup (244 g)2,135 mg171% DV
  3. 3Crude rice branCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (118 g)1,979 mg158% DV
  4. 4Pressurized can cheese spreadCheese · 1 cup (225 g)1,969 mg158% DV
  5. 5Pumpkin seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,691 mg135% DV
  6. 6Unsalted pumpkin seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,691 mg135% DV
  7. 7Mixed seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (145 g)1,682 mg135% DV
  8. 8Salted pumpkin seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,670 mg134% DV
  9. 9Plain unsalted sunflower seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,663 mg133% DV
  10. 10Sunflower seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,663 mg133% DV
  11. 11Plain salted sunflower seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,643 mg131% DV
  12. 12Imitation American cheddar cheeseDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (224 g)1,595 mg128% DV
  13. 13Pumpkin and squash seed kernels, driedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (129 g)1,591 mg127% DV
  14. 14Flavored sunflower seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup, without shell (144 g)1,588 mg127% DV
  15. 15Toasted sunflower seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (134 g)1,552 mg124% DV
  16. 16Toasted sunflower seeds, unsaltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (134 g)1,552 mg124% DV
  17. 17Oil roasted sunflower seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (135 g)1,538 mg123% DV
  18. 18Sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, unsaltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (135 g)1,538 mg123% DV
  19. 19Cottonseed flour, partially defatted, glandlessNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (94 g)1,501 mg120% DV
  20. 20Dry roasted sunflower seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (128 g)1,478 mg118% DV
  21. 21Sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, unsaltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (128 g)1,478 mg118% DV
  22. 22Chia seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (168 g)1,445 mg116% DV
  23. 23Pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, unsaltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (118 g)1,385 mg111% DV
  24. 24Roasted pumpkin seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (118 g)1,385 mg111% DV
  25. 25Wheat germNot included in a food category · 1 cup (120 g)1,375 mg110% DV
  26. 26Dried sweet wheyDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (145 g)1,351 mg108% DV
  27. 27Soybeans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (186 g)1,309 mg105% DV
  28. 28Reduced fat American or Cheddar cheese spreadCheese · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,303 mg104% DV
  29. 29Toasted wheat germ cereal, plainBreakfast Cereals · 1 cup (113 g)1,295 mg104% DV
  30. 30Plain unsalted almond butterNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (250 g)1,270 mg102% DV
  31. 31Salted almond butterNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (250 g)1,270 mg102% DV
  32. 32Fat-free cream cheeseCream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream · 1 cup (240 g)1,255 mg100% DV
  33. 33Dry milk, not reconstitutedNot included in a food category · 1 cup (128 g)1,239 mg99% DV
  34. 34American cheese spreadDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,225 mg98% DV
  35. 35CarpFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)1,218 mg97% DV
  36. 36Paneer cheeseCheese · 1 cup (246 g)1,205 mg96% DV
  37. 37High protein nutritional powderProtein and nutritional powders · 1 serving Monster Milk (2 scoops) (84 g)1,200 mg96% DV
  38. 38Glandless cottonseed kernels, roastedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (149 g)1,192 mg95% DV
  39. 39Nonfat dry milk, unfortifiedDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (120 g)1,162 mg93% DV
  40. 40Nonfat dry milk, with vitamins A and DDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (120 g)1,162 mg93% DV
  41. 41Low-fat American cheeseDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,158 mg93% DV
  42. 42Dried buttermilkDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (120 g)1,120 mg90% DV
  43. 43Buckwheat pancake dry mixBaked Products · 1 cup, poured from box (122 g)1,114 mg89% DV
  44. 44White self-rising cornmeal with wheat, enrichedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (170 g)1,107 mg89% DV
  45. 45Yellow self-rising bolted enriched cornmeal, with wheat flourCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (170 g)1,107 mg89% DV
  46. 46Whole-wheat pancake dry mixBaked Products · 1 cup, poured from box (140 g)1,095 mg88% DV
  47. 47FlaxseedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup, whole (168 g)1,079 mg86% DV
  48. 48Amaranth grain, uncookedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (193 g)1,075 mg86% DV
  49. 49Low sodium processed cheddar cheeseDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,043 mg83% DV
  50. 50Reduced-sodium American cheeseCheese · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,043 mg83% DV
  51. 51Pimento cheeseDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, diced (140 g)1,042 mg83% DV
  52. 52Whole dry milk, fortifiedDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (128 g)993 mg79% DV
  53. 53Whole milk powder, no added vitamin DDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup (128 g)993 mg79% DV
  54. 54Toasted sesame seeds, saltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (128 g)991 mg79% DV
  55. 55Toasted sesame seeds, unsaltedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (128 g)991 mg79% DV
  56. 56White self-rising cornmeal, enrichedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (122 g)981 mg78% DV
  57. 57Yellow self-rising bolted plain enriched cornmealCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (122 g)981 mg78% DV
  58. 58Durum wheatCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (192 g)975 mg78% DV
  59. 59Crude wheat germCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (115 g)968 mg77% DV
  60. 60Brazil nutsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (133 g)964 mg77% DV
  61. 61Brazil nuts, dried, unblanchedNut and Seed Products · 1 cup, whole (133 g)964 mg77% DV
  62. 62Raw mothbeansLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (196 g)958 mg77% DV
  63. 63Small white beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (215 g)957 mg77% DV
  64. 64Yellow beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (196 g)956 mg77% DV
  65. 65Dry roasted sunflower seed kernels, with saltNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (127 g)953 mg76% DV
  66. 66Smooth fortified peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)949 mg76% DV
  67. 67Reduced-fat American cheeseCheese · 1 cup, shredded (113 g)937 mg75% DV
  68. 68Flax seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (168 g)934 mg75% DV
  69. 69Yardlong beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (167 g)934 mg75% DV
  70. 70Egg, sausage, and cheese biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (285 g)921 mg74% DV
  71. 71Whole dried sesame seedsNut and Seed Products · 1 cup (144 g)906 mg72% DV
  72. 72Egg, bacon, and cheese biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (240 g)905 mg72% DV
  73. 73Processed American cheeseDairy and Egg Products · 1 cup, diced (140 g)897 mg72% DV
  74. 74Applebee's mozzarella sticksRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (289 g)887 mg71% DV
  75. 75Pink beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (210 g)872 mg70% DV
  76. 76Sardine sandwichSeafood sandwiches · 1 large sandwich (270 g)869 mg70% DV
  77. 77Cheese with wineCheese · 1 cup, shredded (113 g)868 mg69% DV
  78. 78Smooth peanut butterLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)864 mg69% DV
  79. 79Smooth peanut butter, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)864 mg69% DV
  80. 80Smooth style peanut butter, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)864 mg69% DV
  81. 81Grilled flounderFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)864 mg69% DV
  82. 82White self-rising degermed cornmeal, enrichedCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (138 g)860 mg69% DV
  83. 83Yellow self-rising degermed enriched cornmealCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (138 g)860 mg69% DV
  84. 84Steamed flounderFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)859 mg69% DV
  85. 85Defatted soy meal, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (122 g)855 mg68% DV
  86. 86Sesame seedsNuts and seeds · 1 cup (128 g)854 mg68% DV
  87. 87Grilled perchFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)851 mg68% DV
  88. 88Navy beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (208 g)847 mg68% DV
  89. 89Baked flounderFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)845 mg68% DV
  90. 90FlounderFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)845 mg68% DV
  91. 91Fat free dry grated ParmesanCheese · 1 cup (120 g)840 mg67% DV
  92. 92Cracker Barrel farm raised catfishRestaurant Foods · 1 serving (178 g)837 mg67% DV
  93. 93Baked perchFish · 1 whole fish, any size (270 g)832 mg67% DV
  94. 94Soft red winter wheatCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (168 g)828 mg66% DV
  95. 95Uncooked teffCereal Grains and Pasta · 1 cup (193 g)828 mg66% DV
  96. 96Egg biscuit sandwichEgg/breakfast sandwiches · 1 large (220 g)825 mg66% DV
  97. 97Chunk style peanut butter, without saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)823 mg66% DV
  98. 98Chunky peanut butter, with saltLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (258 g)823 mg66% DV
  99. 99Winged beans, rawLegumes and Legume Products · 1 cup (182 g)821 mg66% DV
  100. 100Frozen orange juice concentrate, unsweetened, added calciumFruits and Fruit Juices · 1 cup (262 g)820 mg66% DV

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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.