Foods high in tryptophan

Spirulina, dried tops the list with 0.93 g per 100 g. Ranked from 4,838 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

1. 1Spirulina, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.93 g
2. 2Parsley, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.52 g
3. 3Crimini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.5 g
4. 4Pioppini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
5. 5White button mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.48 g
6. 6Portabella mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
7. 7Oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.38 g
8. 8Maitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.37 g
9. 9Lion's mane mushroomVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
10. 10King oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
11. 11Stir-fried sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
12. 12Beech mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
13. 13Shiitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.29 g
14. 14Enoki mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
15. 15Winged bean tuber, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
16. 16Chives, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
17. 17Freeze-dried red sweet peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
18. 18Canadian cultivated emi-tsunomata seaweed, dryVegetables and Vegetable Products0.16 g
19. 19Sprouted soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.16 g
20. 20Sprouted soybeans, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.16 g
21. 21Green soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.16 g
22. 22Dried ancho peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.15 g
23. 23Green soybeans, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.15 g
24. 24Green soybeans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.15 g
25. 25Drumstick leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.14 g
26. 26Shallots, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.14 g
27. 27Sun-dried hot chile peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.14 g
28. 28Frozen edamame, preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.13 g
29. 29Edamame, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.12 g
30. 30Leeks, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.12 g
31. 31Winged bean leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.12 g
32. 32Potato flourVegetables and Vegetable Products0.12 g
33. 33Spinach souffléVegetables and Vegetable Products0.11 g
34. 34Sun-dried tomatoesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
35. 35Blackeye peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
36. 36Sprouted soybeans, steamedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
37. 37Steamed sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
38. 38Boiled frozen spinach, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
39. 39Frozen spinach, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
40. 40Frozen baby lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
41. 41Frozen spinach, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.1 g
42. 42Blackeye peas, frozen, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.098 g
43. 43Frozen black-eyed peas, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.098 g
44. 44Spirulina, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.096 g
45. 45Lima beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.09 g
46. 46Lima beans, boiled, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.089 g
47. 47Lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.089 g
48. 48Tomato powderVegetables and Vegetable Products0.089 g
49. 49Boiled baby lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.087 g
50. 50Frozen baby lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.087 g
51. 51Potato pancakesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.087 g
52. 52Frozen Fordhook lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.084 g
53. 53Drumstick leaves, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.081 g
54. 54Drumstick leaves, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.081 g
55. 55Boiled Fordhook lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.08 g
56. 56Boiled Fordhook lima beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.08 g
57. 57Boiled sprouted navy beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.074 g
58. 58Sprouted navy beans, boiled, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.074 g
59. 59Au gratin potatoes, home-prepared with margarineVegetables and Vegetable Products0.07 g
60. 60Breaded onion rings, par fried, frozen, oven heatedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.07 g
61. 61Potato au gratin, home-prepared with butterVegetables and Vegetable Products0.07 g
62. 62Raw garlicVegetables and Vegetable Products0.066 g
63. 63Sprouted navy beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.064 g
64. 64Corn pudding, home preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.059 g
65. 65Boiled frozen turnip greens, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.058 g
66. 66Frozen turnip greens, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.058 g
67. 67Sprouted mung beans, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.058 g
68. 68Succotash, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.057 g
69. 69Immature broadbeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.056 g
70. 70Italian brown mushrooms, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.056 g
71. 71Raw UV-exposed portabella mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.056 g
72. 72Succotash, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.056 g
73. 73Pinto bean sprouts, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.055 g
74. 74Canned lima beans, no salt addedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.054 g
75. 75Canned lima beans, regular packVegetables and Vegetable Products0.054 g
76. 76Broccoli raab, cookedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.052 g
77. 77Sprouted kidney beans, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.05 g
78. 78Sprouted kidney beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.05 g
79. 79Boiled frozen turnip greens and turnipsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.049 g
80. 80Frozen turnip greens and turnips, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.049 g
81. 81Boiled frozen succotash, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
82. 82Boiled succotash, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
83. 83Broad beans, boiled, drained, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
84. 84Extruded fries, frozen, par-fried, oven-heated, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
85. 85Frozen succotashVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
86. 86Immature broadbeans, boiled, drained, without saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
87. 87Kelp, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
88. 88Raw taro leavesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.048 g
89. 89Grilled portabella mushrooms, UV exposedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.047 g
90. 90Home-prepared hash brownsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.047 g
91. 91Cottage-cut fries, frozen, unsalted, oven-heatedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.046 g
92. 92Oven-heated frozen french fries, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.046 g
93. 93Fresh parsleyVegetables and Vegetable Products0.045 g
94. 94Portabella mushrooms, grilledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.045 g
95. 95Sprouted kidney beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.044 g
96. 96Broccoli raab, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.043 g
97. 97Frozen turnip greens, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.043 g
98. 98Laver seaweed, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.043 g
99. 99Oriental radishes, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.043 g
100. 100Frozen breaded onion rings, par-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.042 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.