Foods high in valine

Spirulina, dried tops the list with 3.5 g per 100 g. Ranked from 4,886 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

1. 1Spirulina, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products3.5 g
2. 2Maitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products2.8 g
3. 3White button mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products2.5 g
4. 4Crimini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products2.3 g
5. 5Portabella mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products2.2 g
6. 6Pioppini mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products2.1 g
7. 7Oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.6 g
8. 8Lion's mane mushroomVegetables and Vegetable Products1.6 g
9. 9Shiitake mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.6 g
10. 10Enoki mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.4 g
11. 11King oyster mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.3 g
12. 12Beech mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products1.3 g
13. 13Chives, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.94 g
14. 14Freeze-dried red sweet peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.76 g
15. 15Stir-fried sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.73 g
16. 16Canadian cultivated emi-tsunomata seaweed, dryVegetables and Vegetable Products0.66 g
17. 17Sprouted soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.62 g
18. 18Sprouted soybeans, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.62 g
19. 19Drumstick leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.61 g
20. 20Winged bean tuber, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.6 g
21. 21Green soybeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.58 g
22. 22Leeks, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.57 g
23. 23Green soybeans, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.55 g
24. 24Green soybeans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.55 g
25. 25Shallots, freeze-driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.54 g
26. 26Blackeye peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.52 g
27. 27Spinach souffléVegetables and Vegetable Products0.51 g
28. 28Blackeye peas, frozen, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
29. 29Frozen black-eyed peas, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
30. 30Dried ancho peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
31. 31Shiitake mushrooms, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.49 g
32. 32Frozen baby lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.47 g
33. 33Sun-dried hot chile peppersVegetables and Vegetable Products0.45 g
34. 34Lima beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.43 g
35. 35Lima beans, boiled, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.42 g
36. 36Lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.42 g
37. 37Boiled baby lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
38. 38Frozen baby lima beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
39. 39Portabella mushrooms, grilledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.41 g
40. 40Laver seaweed, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
41. 41Sprouted soybeans, steamedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
42. 42Steamed sprouted soybeans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
43. 43Frozen Fordhook lima beans, unpreparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
44. 44Sprouted lentils, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.4 g
45. 45Sprouted lentils, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.39 g
46. 46Sprouted lentils, stir-fried, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.39 g
47. 47Boiled Fordhook lima beans, drained, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.38 g
48. 48Boiled Fordhook lima beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.38 g
49. 49Potato pancakesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.37 g
50. 50Oriental radishes, driedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
51. 51Boiled sprouted navy beans, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
52. 52Sprouted navy beans, boiled, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
53. 53Spirulina, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
54. 54Sun-dried tomatoesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
55. 55Potato flourVegetables and Vegetable Products0.36 g
56. 56Drumstick leaves, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
57. 57Drumstick leaves, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
58. 58Edible-podded peas, frozen, boiled, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
59. 59Frozen snap peas, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.34 g
60. 60Au gratin potatoes, home-prepared with margarineVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
61. 61Potato au gratin, home-prepared with butterVegetables and Vegetable Products0.33 g
62. 62Frozen edamame, preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
63. 63Edible-podded peas, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
64. 64Edible-podded peas, boiled, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
65. 65Sprouted navy beans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.32 g
66. 66Succotash, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.31 g
67. 67Succotash, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.31 g
68. 68Edamame, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.3 g
69. 69Raw garlicVegetables and Vegetable Products0.29 g
70. 70Sprouted peas, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.28 g
71. 71Sprouted peas, boiled, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.28 g
72. 72Immature broadbeans, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
73. 73Edible-podded peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
74. 74Edible-podded peas, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
75. 75Pinto bean sprouts, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
76. 76Microwaved white mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.27 g
77. 77Tomato powderVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
78. 78Boiled frozen succotash, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
79. 79Boiled succotash, no saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
80. 80Frozen succotashVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
81. 81Raw taro leavesVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
82. 82Corn pudding, home preparedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.26 g
83. 83Canned lima beans, no salt addedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
84. 84Canned lima beans, regular packVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
85. 85White mushrooms, stir-friedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
86. 86Jute potherb, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
87. 87Sprouted kidney beans, boiledVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
88. 88Sprouted kidney beans, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.25 g
89. 89Winged bean leaves, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.24 g
90. 90Broad beans, boiled, drained, saltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
91. 91Green peas, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
92. 92Immature broadbeans, boiled, drained, without saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
93. 93Green peas, boiled, drainedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
94. 94Green peas, boiled, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
95. 95White mushrooms, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
96. 96Raw enoki mushroomsVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
97. 97Boiled frozen turnip greens, with saltVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
98. 98Frozen turnip greens, boiled, drained, unsaltedVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
99. 99Green peas, frozenVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 g
100. 100Lambsquarters, rawVegetables and Vegetable Products0.23 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.