Top 101 Foods High In Lysine
Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central
Default Ranking - Common Serving Size
Reference Dietary Intake For Lysine
45mg
PER 1 KG2300mg
PER 75 KG3000mg
PER 100 KG
Nutrients Per Serving
Nutrient Density Per Calorie
| Food Name | Common Serving | Amount (% RDI) | Calories 100% RDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| rib eye fillet | per 1.0 fillet (135.0g) | 4g (181%) | 148 |
| peas | per 1.0 cup (197.0g) | 3g (155%) | 447 |
| lupin seeds | per 1.0 cup (180.0g) | 3g (155%) | 432 |
| swiss cheese | per 1.0 cup (132.0g) | 3g (152%) | 342 |
| sardine | per 1.0 cup (149.0g) | 3g (150%) | 207 |
| rockfish | per 1.0 fillet (149.0g) | 3g (145%) | 112 |
| beef shortribs | per 1.0 piece (121.0g) | 3g (140%) | 255 |
| beef tenderloin steak | per 1.0 steak (140.0g) | 3g (139%) | 275 |
| pork ribs | per 1.0 rack (122.0g) | 3g (134%) | 196 |
| white fish | per 1.0 cup (136.0g) | 3g (130%) | 113 |
| black beans | per 1.0 cup (194.0g) | 3g (128%) | 517 |
| kidney beans | per 1.0 cup (184.0g) | 3g (127%) | 490 |
| muenster cheese | per 1.0 cup (132.0g) | 3g (125%) | 387 |
| chicken | per 1.0 cup (140.0g) | 3g (125%) | 245 |
| garbanzo beans | per 1.0 cup (200.0g) | 3g (122%) | 618 |
| monterey cheese | per 1.0 cup (132.0g) | 3g (120%) | 412 |
| roast beef | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (118%) | 158 |
| colby | per 1.0 cup (132.0g) | 3g (116%) | 448 |
| beef tenderloin steak | per 1.0 steak (119.0g) | 3g (115%) | 270 |
| top round steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (114%) | 156 |
| beef roast | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (112%) | 135 |
| welk | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (111%) | 211 |
| chuck steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (110%) | 149 |
| cheddar | per 1.0 cup (132.0g) | 2g (109%) | 209 |
| lamb shank | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (107%) | 155 |
| chicken breast | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (107%) | 117 |
| roast ham | per 1.0 cup (140.0g) | 2g (105%) | 238 |
| tuna | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (104%) | 151 |
| ground pork | per 3.0 oz grilled patties (85.0g) | 2g (103%) | 153 |
| limburger cheese | per 1.0 cup (134.0g) | 2g (100%) | 439 |
| veal | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (99%) | 129 |
| porterhouse steak (fat trimmed) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (99%) | 124 |
| pork chops | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 150 |
| sirloin steak (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 153 |
| bison | per 1.0 serving (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 148 |
| beef rib eye steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 215 |
| parmesan cheese | per 1.0 cup (100.0g) | 2g (98%) | 429 |
| pork (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 183 |
| salmon | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 136 |
| leg ham | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 145 |
| pork shoulder | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (96%) | 144 |
| beef heart | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (94%) | 163 |
| bratwurst | per 1.0 link cooked (85.0g) | 2g (93%) | 305 |
| lamb chop | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (93%) | 215 |
| beef brisket | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (92%) | 257 |
| duck | per 1.0 cup (140.0g) | 2g (92%) | 510 |
| lobster | per 1.0 cup (145.0g) | 2g (92%) | 140 |
| elk | per 1.0 patty (95.0g) | 2g (92%) | 200 |
| chicken drumstick | per 1.0 drumstick without skin (95.0g) | 2g (92%) | 155 |
| beef brisket, flat half | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (91%) | 277 |
| natto | per 1.0 cup (175.0g) | 2g (89%) | 415 |
| roast pork | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (89%) | 190 |
| beef brisket | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 235 |
| flounder | per 1.0 fillet (127.0g) | 2g (88%) | 124 |
| beef brisket, flat half | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 279 |
| halibut | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 108 |
| beef rib, small end | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (87%) | 272 |
| lamb heart | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (87%) | 158 |
| t-bone steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (86%) | 289 |
| turkey | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (86%) | 186 |
| sirloin steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (86%) | 240 |
| lamb leg | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 257 |
| lamb liver | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 168 |
| ground turkey | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 258 |
| beef rib, eye | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 265 |
| flank, steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 264 |
| beef loin, top loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 252 |
| octopus | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 166 |
| pork loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 195 |
| beef loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 283 |
| rotisserie chicken thigh | per 1.0 thigh (95.0g) | 2g (83%) | 220 |
| ground beef, 75/25 | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 286 |
| shrimp | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 123 |
| veal loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 182 |
| beef kidney | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 164 |
| ground beef (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 150 |
| feta cheese | per 1.0 cup (150.0g) | 2g (81%) | 487 |
| ground beef 70/30 | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (80%) | 287 |
| ground beef 70/30 | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (79%) | 297 |
| orange roughy | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (79%) | 113 |
| veal liver | per 1.0 slice (80.0g) | 2g (76%) | 202 |
| mozzarella | per 1.0 cup (86.0g) | 2g (76%) | 345 |
| pork liver | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (76%) | 185 |
| rotisserie chicken thigh w. skin | per 1.0 thigh (95.0g) | 2g (74%) | 291 |
| lamb rib | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (74%) | 416 |
| ricotta | per 0.5 cup (124.0g) | 2g (74%) | 293 |
| beef liver | per 1.0 slice (81.0g) | 2g (74%) | 192 |
| ground beef | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (73%) | 288 |
| pork ribs | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (73%) | 419 |
| cod | per 1.0 oz (28.4g) | 2g (73%) | 113 |
| crab | per 1.0 cup (118.0g) | 2g (73%) | 135 |
| trout | per 1.0 fillet (71.0g) | 2g (72%) | 165 |
| sturgeon | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (72%) | 160 |
| pumpkin seeds | per 1.0 cup (129.0g) | 2g (71%) | 1018 |
| clam | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (70%) | 172 |
| rotisserie chicken drumstick | per 1.0 drumstick (71.0g) | 2g (70%) | 209 |
| lamb sweetbread | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (70%) | 176 |
| whiting | per 1.0 fillet (72.0g) | 2g (69%) | 121 |
| lamb kidney | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (65%) | 146 |
| pistachio nuts | per 1.0 cup (123.0g) | 1g (65%) | 1077 |
| rotisserie chicken back | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (63%) | 287 |
| halibut | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 108 |
| rockfish | per 1.0 fillet (149.0g) | 3g (145%) | 112 |
| haddock | per 1.0 oz, boneless (28.4g) | 1g (29%) | 113 |
| orange roughy | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (79%) | 113 |
| cod | per 1.0 oz (28.4g) | 2g (73%) | 113 |
| white fish | per 1.0 cup, cooked (136.0g) | 3g (130%) | 113 |
| pollock | per 1.0 fillet (60.0g) | 1g (58%) | 116 |
| chicken breast | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (107%) | 117 |
| whiting | per 1.0 fillet (72.0g) | 2g (69%) | 121 |
| perch | per 1.0 fillet (50.0g) | 1g (39%) | 122 |
| shrimp | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 123 |
| flounder | per 1.0 fillet (127.0g) | 2g (88%) | 124 |
| porterhouse steak (fat trimmed) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (99%) | 124 |
| crayfish | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (55%) | 127 |
| veal | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (99%) | 129 |
| crab | per 1.0 cup, flaked and pieces (118.0g) | 2g (73%) | 135 |
| beef roast | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (112%) | 135 |
| salmon | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 136 |
| lobster | per 1.0 cup (145.0g) | 2g (92%) | 140 |
| pork shoulder | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (96%) | 144 |
| leg ham | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 145 |
| egg white | per 1.0 large (33.0g) | 0g (12%) | 145 |
| lamb kidney | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (65%) | 146 |
| bison | per 1.0 serving ( 3 oz ) (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 148 |
| rib eye fillet | per 1.0 fillet (135.0g) | 4g (181%) | 148 |
| chuck steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (110%) | 149 |
| ground beef (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 150 |
| pork chops | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 150 |
| tuna | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (104%) | 151 |
| ground pork | per 3.0 oz grilled patties (85.0g) | 2g (103%) | 153 |
| sirloin steak (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 153 |
| beef tripe | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (57%) | 154 |
| chicken drumstick | per 1.0 drumstick without skin (95.0g) | 2g (92%) | 155 |
| lamb shank | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (107%) | 155 |
| top round steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (114%) | 156 |
| cream cheese (low fat) | per 1.0 tbsp (18.0g) | 0g (12%) | 157 |
| lamb heart | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (87%) | 158 |
| roast beef | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 3g (118%) | 158 |
| sturgeon | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (72%) | 160 |
| lean pastrami | per 1.0 serving 6 slices (57.0g) | 1g (33%) | 162 |
| beef heart | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (94%) | 163 |
| beef kidney | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 164 |
| trout | per 1.0 fillet (71.0g) | 2g (72%) | 165 |
| octopus | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 166 |
| lamb liver | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 168 |
| clam | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (70%) | 172 |
| lamb sweetbread | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (70%) | 176 |
| anchovy | per 1.0 oz, boneless (28.4g) | 1g (33%) | 178 |
| veal loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (82%) | 182 |
| pork (lean) | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (97%) | 183 |
| watercress | per 1.0 cup, chopped (34.0g) | 0g (2%) | 185 |
| pork liver | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (76%) | 185 |
| turkey | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (86%) | 186 |
| lamb (lean) | per 1.0 oz (28.4g) | 0g (22%) | 188 |
| fish roe | per 1.0 tbsp (14.0g) | 0g (11%) | 189 |
| roast pork | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (89%) | 190 |
| beef liver | per 1.0 slice (81.0g) | 2g (74%) | 192 |
| pork loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 195 |
| chicken liver | per 1.0 liver (44.0g) | 1g (39%) | 196 |
| pork ribs | per 1.0 rack (122.0g) | 3g (134%) | 196 |
| lamb lungs | per 1.0 oz (28.4g) | 0g (14%) | 198 |
| turkey | per 1.7 oz (1 serving) (48.0g) | 1g (27%) | 198 |
| scallop | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (48%) | 199 |
| elk | per 1.0 patty ( yield from 104.1 g raw meat ) (95.0g) | 2g (92%) | 200 |
| veal liver | per 1.0 slice (80.0g) | 2g (76%) | 202 |
| sardine | per 1.0 cup, drained (149.0g) | 3g (150%) | 207 |
| cottage cheese (low fat) | per 4.0 oz (113.0g) | 1g (44%) | 208 |
| cheddar | per 1.0 cup, diced (132.0g) | 2g (109%) | 209 |
| turkey heart | per 1.0 heart (20.0g) | 0g (17%) | 209 |
| turkey liver | per 1.0 liver cooked (53.0g) | 1g (48%) | 209 |
| rotisserie chicken drumstick | per 1.0 drumstick (71.0g) | 2g (70%) | 209 |
| molluscs | per 1.0 unit 2 large or 5 small (30.0g) | 0g (10%) | 210 |
| welk | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (111%) | 211 |
| turkey gizzard | per 1.0 gizzard cooked (45.0g) | 1g (33%) | 213 |
| beef rib eye steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (98%) | 215 |
| lamb chop | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (93%) | 215 |
| herring | per 1.0 oz, boneless (28.4g) | 1g (29%) | 216 |
| mussel | per 1.0 cup (150.0g) | 1g (59%) | 218 |
| rotisserie chicken thigh | per 1.0 thigh (95.0g) | 2g (83%) | 220 |
| beef brisket | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 235 |
| roast ham | per 1.0 cup (140.0g) | 2g (105%) | 238 |
| sirloin steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (86%) | 240 |
| alfalfa | per 1.0 cup (33.0g) | 0g (3%) | 242 |
| chicken | per 1.0 cup, chopped or diced (140.0g) | 3g (125%) | 245 |
| beef loin, top loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 252 |
| cottage cheese with fruit | per 4.0 oz (113.0g) | 1g (43%) | 254 |
| beef shortribs | per 1.0 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) (121.0g) | 3g (140%) | 255 |
| beef brisket | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (92%) | 257 |
| lamb leg | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 257 |
| ground turkey | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 258 |
| cauliflower | per 1.0 cup chopped (1/2" pieces) (107.0g) | 0g (10%) | 259 |
| flank, steak | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 264 |
| beef rib, eye | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (85%) | 265 |
| beef tenderloin steak | per 1.0 steak (yield from 1 raw steak weighing 151g) (119.0g) | 3g (115%) | 270 |
| beef rib, small end | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (87%) | 272 |
| beef tenderloin steak | per 1.0 steak (yield from 181 g raw meat) (140.0g) | 3g (139%) | 275 |
| beef brisket, flat half | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (91%) | 277 |
| beef brisket, flat half | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (88%) | 279 |
| beef loin | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 2g (84%) | 283 |
| lamb brains | per 3.0 oz (85.0g) | 1g (46%) | 283 |
| spinach | per 1.0 cup (180.0g) | 0g (15%) | 284 |