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What are some
foods high in tryptophan?
Foods
high in tryptophan - Which one you should eat to get more?
Tryptophan
is an essential
amino acid found in animal protein and plants. Foods with
high amount of tryptophan
are listed in the table below. It shows the amount of tryptophan for
each 100 grams. The amount of tryptophan found in turkey is not
exceedingly high despite what many people believe.
Food
(100 grams or 3.5 oz) |
Tryptophan
Content |
| grams (g) |
milligrams
(mg) |
| Egg white |
1.00 |
1,000 |
| Spirulina |
0.93 |
930 |
| Dried Atlantic cod |
0.70 |
700 |
| Raw soybean |
0.59 |
590 |
| Parmesan cheese |
0.56 |
560 |
| Cheddar cheese |
0.32 |
320 |
| Pork chop |
0.25 |
250 |
| Turkey or chicken |
0.24 |
240 |
| Beef |
0.23 |
230 |
| Salmon |
0.22 |
220 |
| Egg |
0.17 |
170 |
| White wheat flour |
0.13 |
130 |
| Milk or white rice |
0.08 |
80 |
Note: You
get about 0.5 to 2 grams (500 to 2,000 mg) of tryptophan daily in a
typical American diet.
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