Glutamic Acid Food Sources
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The best (but not the only) food sources of glutamic acid are the following:
- Light tuna, canned in oil (1 can, 171g) - 7302mg
- Snapper, cooked (1 fillet, 170g) - 6672mg
- Clams mixed species (20 small, 190g) - 6600mg
- Chicken breast, cooked (1 cup, 140g) - 6504mg
- Halibut, cooked (½ fillet, 159g) - 6335mg
- Canned tuna – in water (1 can, 165g) - 6283mg
- Edam cheese (100g) - 6149mg
Glutamic acid is found mainly in high protein foods, such as fish, meat, cheese. poultry
For a more comprehensive list of glutamic acid food sources, visit: www.vitalhealthzone.com
References
- Self Nutrition Data. Foods Highest in Glutamic Acid
- Vital Health Zone - Glutamic Acid.