Phenylalanine Food Sources
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The best (but not the only) food sources of phenylalanine are the following:
- Roasted pumpkin seeds (1 cup) - 3727mg
- Soybeans, dry roasted (100g) - 2066mg
- Tuna, canned in oil (1can, 171g) - 1944mg
- Gruyere cheese (100g) - 1743mg
- Romano cheese (100g) - 1710mg
- Swiss cheese (100g) - 1662mg
- Halibut, cooked (½ fillet, 159g) - 1657mg
Phenylalanine is found in protein rich foods, such as red meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, soy, seeds, nuts
For a more comprehensive list of phenylalanine food sources, visit: www.vitalhealthzone.com
References
- Self Nutrition Data. Foods Highest in Phenylalanine
- Vital Health Zone - Phenylalanine.