Food Database

Browse our database of 452 foods with lysine and arginine content information.

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Name ⇅ Category ⇅ Lysine (mg) ⇅ Arginine (mg) ⇅ Ratio ⇅
Acai Berry Fruit 52 60 0.87
Alfalfa Sprouts Vegetable 690 1130 0.61
All Purpose Flour Wheat 153.51 280.81 0.55
Almond milk Beverage 49 63 0.78
Almonds Nuts 664 2486 0.27
Aloe vera Herb 50 150 0.33
Amaranth Grain 721 499 1.44
Anchovy, In Oil, Drained Fish 1328.75 865 1.54
Ancient Nutrition Grass Fed Whey Protein Protein Supplement 2706 733 3.69
Apple Fruit 11.33 5.33 2.13
Apple Cider Vinegar Condiment 0.1 0.1 1
Apple Juice Fruit 6.7 4.6 1.46
Apple, Dried Fruit 57.81 29.69 1.95
Applesauce, Unsweetened Fruit 9.84 4.92 2
Apricot Fruit 90.35 42.11 2.15
Apricot, Dried Fruit 254.29 140 1.82
Arugula Vegetable 40 105 0.38
Asparagus Vegetable 144 143 1.01
Avocado Fruit 69.44 43.75 1.59
Avocado Oil Oil 0 0 1
Balsamic Vinegar Condiment 8.2 18.4 0.45
Banana Fruit 31.43 30.86 1.02
Basil, dried Herb 90 70 1.29
Basmati Rice Grain 630 630 1
Bass Fish 1623.53 1061.18 1.53
Beef Bone Broth Soup 57 147.2 0.39
Beef Flank Steak Meat 1600 1212.39 1.32
Beef liver Meat 1389.38 1256.64 1.11
Beef Noodle Soup Soup 106.97 81.15 1.32
Beef Round Steak Meat 1612.33 1223.35 1.32
Beef Smoked, Chopped Meat 1667.86 1378.57 1.21
Beef T-Bone Steak Meat 1394.27 1059.47 1.32
Beef, Dried Meat 2404 1988 1.21
Beer Alcohol 0.1 0.1 1
Beet Greens Vegetable 53 53 1
Beets Vegetable 52.94 22.06 2.4
Bell Peppers Vegetable 38 42 0.91
Black Bean Soup Soup 168.02 134.01 1.25
Black Beans Legume 608 549 1.11
Black Pepper Spice 244 308 0.79
Black Tea Beverage 10 20 0.5
Blue Cheese Dairy 1875 721.43 2.6
Blueberries Fruit 11.7 33.8 0.35
Bluefish Fish 1835.29 1200 1.53
Bok Choy Leafy Green 88.57 84.29 1.05
Bologna, Beef Meat 907.14 732.14 1.24
Bologna, Beef And Pork Meat 892.86 707.14 1.26
Bratwurst Meat 1154 957 1.21
Brazil Nuts Nuts 539 2386 0.23
Brewers Yeast (dry) Yeast 4541.2 2740.8 1.66
Brie Cheese Dairy 1875 742.86 2.52
Broccoli Vegetable 124 128 0.97
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable 147.73 202.27 0.73
Buckwheat Grain 672 982 0.68
Butter Fat 64 29 2.25
Buttermilk Dairy 243 111 2.2
Cabbage Vegetable 40 48 0.83
Cabbage, Common Vegetable 57.14 68.57 0.83
Camembert Cheese Dairy 1785.71 709.29 2.52
Canadian Bacon Meat 1625.6 1123.4 1.45
Cannellini Beans Legume 166 197 0.84
Canola Oil Oil 0 0 1
Cantaloupe Fruit 30 51 0.59
Carob Flour Vegetable 196 130 1.51
Carob Seeds Seeds 15 27.8 0.54
Carp Fish 1635.29 1067.06 1.53
Carrots Vegetable 44 48 0.92
Cashews Nuts 154 294 0.52
Cassava Vegetable 29.73 92.57 0.32
Catfish Fish 1670.59 1088.24 1.54
Cauliflower Vegetable 108 96 1.13
Caviar, Black And Red Seafood 183.13 158.75 1.15
Celery Vegetable 26.67 20 1.33
Chamomile Tea Beverage 100 100 1
Cheddar Cheese Dairy 2104 954 2.2
Cheerios Cereal 370 820 0.45
Cherries Fruit 110 90 1.2
Cheshire Cheese Dairy 1969 894 2.2
Chestnuts Nuts 154 294 0.52
Chia seeds Seeds 970 2140 0.45
Chicken Bone Broth Soup 96.4 189 0.51
Chicken Breast Poultry 1379.5 1034.1 1.33
Chicken Canned, Boned Poultry 1760.56 1352.11 1.3
Chicken Drumstick Poultry 105.45 79.09 1.33
Chicken Gumbo Soup 66.07 50 1.32
Chicken Leg Poultry 1069.26 817.75 1.31
Chicken Liver Poultry 109.38 1100 1.24
Chicken Noodle Soup Soup 90.87 68.88 1.32
Chicken Rice Soup Soup 104.15 97.1 1.07
Chicken Thigh Poultry 1091.67 850 1.28
Chicken Wing Poultry 775.56 650 1.19
Chicken, Dark Meat Poultry 1343.75 1050 1.28
Chicken, Dark, W/O Sauce Poultry 1706.4 1211 1.41
Chicken, Light Meat Poultry 1655.17 1267.24 1.31
Chickpeas Legume 486 1300 0.37
Chili Powder Spice 7.53 9.82 0.77
Chocolate Milk Dairy 225 103 2.19
Cinnamon Spice 240 170 1.41
Clam Chowder Soup 102.9 93.9 1.1
Clams Seafood 955.56 933.33 1.02
Coca-Cola (Soda) Beverage 0 0 0
Cocoa Powder Chocolate 983 1111 0.88
Coconut Fruit 147 546 0.27
Coconut Cream Fruit 133.33 600 0.22
Coconut Flour Fruit 200.48 641.96 0.31
Coconut Meat Fruit 147 546 0.27
Coconut Milk Beverage 100 374 0.27
Coconut Oil Oil 0 0 1
Coconut Water Beverage 32 118 0.27
Cod Fish 1635.29 1065.88 1.53
Coffee Beverage 1 6 0.17
Coffee Cream Dairy 213.33 100 2.13
Cold Brew Coffee Beverage 1 6 0.17
Collards Leafy Green 140 72 1.94
Condensed Milk, Sweetened Dairy 688 314 2.19
Corn Corn 136.36 129.87 1.05
Corn Grits Corn 68 114 0.6
Corn Tortilla Chips Snack 200 300 0.67
Corn, Puffed Corn 229 395 0.58
Corned Beef, Brisket Meat 1123.36 903.08 1.24
Cottage Cheese, Creamed Dairy 1009.52 566.67 1.78
Cottage Cheese, Dry Dairy 1393.1 786.21 1.77
Cottage Cheese, Lowfat 2% Dairy 1111.5 624.12 1.78
Crab Seafood 1588 1600 0.99
Crabapple, Slices Fruit 25.45 12.73 2
Cranberries Fruit 15.5 32.3 0.48
Cranberries Juice Fruit 23 47.9 0.48
Cream Cheese Dairy 686 289 2.37
Cream Of Asparagus Soup Soup 45.9 34.84 1.32
Cream Of Chicken Soup Soup 88.11 68.03 1.3
Cream Of Mushroom Soup Soup 52 39 1.33
Cream Of Wheat Wheat 39 66 0.59
Crimini mushrooms (raw) Fungi 250 86 2.91
Cucumber Vegetable 22 36 0.61
Curry Powder Spice 700 890 0.79
Dandelion Greens Vegetable 134 168 0.8
Dark chocolate Chocolate 200 1100 0.18
Dates Fruit 50 55 0.91
Dill Herb 246 142 1.73
Duck Liver Poultry 1418.18 1147.73 1.24
Edam Cheese Dairy 2692.86 975 2.76
Edamame Soy 745 724 1.03
Eel Fish 1694.12 1103.53 1.54
Egg Noodles Wheat 240 280 0.86
Egg White Egg 624.24 590.91 1.06
Egg Yolk Egg 1112 1135 0.98
Egg, Whole, Raw Egg 582 474 1.23
Eggnog Dairy 298.43 148.82 2.01
Eggplant Vegetable 51.22 60.98 0.84
Elderberries Fruit 26 47 0.6
Endive Vegetable 64 64 1
Enoki mushrooms (raw) Fungi 130 76 1.71
Espresso Coffee Beverage 1 6 0.17
Evaporated Milk Dairy 244 111 2.19
Ezekiel Bread Grain 205.45 496.36 0.41
Falafel Legume 856 1280 0.67
Fava Beans Legume 486 702 0.69
Fennel Seeds Seeds 758 680 1.11
Fenugreek Seeds Seeds 1130 710 1.59
Feta Cheese Dairy 1219 470 2.59
Fig Fruit 29.23 16.92 1.73
Fig, dried Fruit 120.63 69.31 1.74
Flat Fish, Flounder Fish 1730.59 1128.24 1.53
Flax Seeds Seeds 862 1925 0.44
Flaxseed Oil Oil 0 0 1
Flour Tortilla Chips Snack 250 400 0.63
Frankfurter, Beef Meat 864.44 697.78 1.24
Frankfurter, Beef And Pork Sausage 904.44 848.89 1.07
French Fries Vegetable 147 145 1.01
Fruit Yogurt, Lowfat Dairy 356.83 119.82 2.98
Garlic Vegetable 266.7 633.3 0.42
Gatorade (Sports Drink) Beverage 0 0 0
Gin Alcohol 0 0 0
Ginger Spice 57 10 5.7
Ginger Ale Beverage 0 0 0
Ginger Beer Beverage 0 0 0
Goat Cheese Dairy 1540 639 2.41
Goat Meat Meat 2016 1989 1.01
Goat Milk Dairy 289.75 119.26 2.43
Goji Berries Fruit 232.14 721.43 0.32
Goose Meat Poultry 1253.1 984.4 1.27
Gouda Cheese Dairy 2685.71 973.21 2.76
Granola Bar, Peanut Butter Snack 376 977 0.38
Granola Bar, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Snack 357 1046 0.34
Granola Bar, Plain Snack 400 674 0.59
Grape Juice Fruit 10 47 0.21
Grapefruit Fruit 16 70 0.23
Grapes, Slip Skin Fruit 8.5 27.4 0.31
Greek Yogurt Dairy 471 158 2.98
Green Beans Vegetable 88.18 72.73 1.21
Green Onions Vegetable 4 6 0.67
Green Peas Vegetable 317.12 427.4 0.74
Green Tea Beverage 9 8 1.13
Ground Beef, Lean Meat 1477.88 1194.69 1.24
Ground Beef, Regular Meat 1380.53 1115.04 1.24
Gruyere Cheese Dairy 2742.86 985.71 2.78
Guava Fruit 18.75 16.92 1.11
Haddock Fish 1741.18 1130.59 1.54
Halibut Fish 1905.88 1247.06 1.53
Ham, Boneless Meat 1486.78 1138.77 1.31
Hazelnuts Nuts 340 1704 0.2
Hearts of Palm Vegetable 97 178 0.55
Hemp Seeds Seeds 861.08 3070.27 0.28
Hempseed Oil Oil 0 0 1
Herring Fish 1647.06 1075.29 1.53
Hickory Nuts Nuts 33 211 0.16
Hominy Grain 30 68 0.44
Honey Sweetener 0.1 0.1 1
Hot Chili Pepper Vegetable 59.93 64.86 0.92
Hummus Legume 290 750 0.39
Ice Cream Dessert 136 62 2.19
Ice Cream, Rich Dairy 221.62 101.35 2.19
Ice Milk Dessert 146 67 2.19
Iced Coffee Beverage 1 6 0.17
Italian Sausage, Cooked Meat 1522.39 1182.09 1.29
Jackfruit Fruit 70 140 0.5
Jalapeño Peppers Vegetable 100 70 1.43
Jasmine Rice Grain 170 130 1.31
Jerusalem Artichoke Vegetable 286.6 1031 0.28
Jicama Vegetable 26 37 0.7
Kale Leafy Green 132 123 1.07
Kefir Dairy 929 700 1.33
Kelp Algae 82 65 1.26
Kielbasa Sausage 1021.43 953.57 1.07
Kimchi Vegetable 27.73 45.4 0.61
Kiwi Fruit 61 82 0.74
Kombucha Beverage 302.4 192 1.57
Lamb Sirloin Meat 2504 1684 1.49
Leeks Vegetable 78 78 1
Lemon Fruit 39 30 1.3
Lemon Juice Fruit 23 25.6 0.9
Lentil Sprouts Legume 711 610 1.17
Lentils Legume 711 610 1.17
Lettuce, Iceberg Vegetable 80 69.33 1.15
Lettuce, Romaine Vegetable 103.57 89.29 1.16
Lima Beans, Cooked Legume 450 454 0.99
Limburger Cheese Dairy 1696.43 707.14 2.4
Lime Fruit 39 36 1.08
Lobster Seafood 1426 1753 0.81
Lowfat Milk Dairy 231 105 2.19
Maca Powder Vegetable 180 170 1.06
Macadamia Nuts Nuts 323.9 895.5 0.36
Mackerel Fish 1705.88 1112.94 1.53
Mango Fruit 28.33 13 2.18
Maple Syrup Sweetener 0.1 0.1 1
Margarine Fat 6.38 2.13 3
Matcha Green Tea Beverage 12.6 39.2 0.32
Mayonnaise Condiment 757 757 1
Milk chocolate Chocolate 210 540 0.39
Millet Grain 210 382 0.55
Minestrone Soup Soup 183 198 0.92
Miso Soup 478 785 0.61
Monterey Jack Cheese Dairy 2066 937 2.21
Moringa Vegetable 570 120 4.75
Mozzarella Cheese Dairy 1996 843 2.37
Mozzarella Cheese, Pt Skim Dairy 2496 1054 2.37
Muenster Cheese Dairy 2585.71 1064.29 2.42
Mung Bean Sprouts Vegetable 166 197 0.84
Mung Beans Legume 490 492 1
Mushrooms Fungi 107 79 1.35
Mussels Seafood 1779 1737 1.02
Mustard Greens Vegetable 159 165 0.96
Mustard Seeds Condiment 1840 1930 0.95
Natreve MOOLESS Animal-Free Whey Protein Powder Protein Supplement 7410 1480 5.01
Nectarine Fruit 60 30 2
Neufchatel Cheese Dairy 904 382 2.36
Nonfat Milk, Dry Dairy 1232 563 2.19
Nonfat Milk, Dry, Instant Dairy 676 309 2.19
Noodles Wheat 170 250 0.68
Nori Sheets Algae 200 300 0.67
Nutritional Yeast Yeast 4590 2550 1.8
Oat Flakes Grain 1213 1204 1.01
Oat milk Beverage 44 75 0.59
Oatmeal Cereal 333 626 0.53
Octopus Seafood 2228 2176 1.02
Okra Vegetable 82 84 0.98
Olive Oil Oil 0 0 1
Olives Fruit 35.71 71.43 0.5
Onions Vegetable 56.3 163.8 0.34
Orange Fruit 34.44 47.22 0.73
Orange Juice Fruit 20.3 40.4 0.5
Oregano Herb 500 449 1.11
Oregano Oil Oil 0 0 1
Oyster mushrooms (raw) Fungi 130 84 1.55
Oysters Seafood 528.57 515.48 1.02
Pacific Sea Moss Algae 9.15 12.45 0.73
Papaya Fruit 50.33 19.87 2.53
Paprika Spice 59.93 62.16 0.96
Parmesan Cheese Dairy 3346.43 1332.14 2.51
Parmesan Cheese, Grated Dairy 3840 1540 2.49
Parsley Herb 300 122 2.46
Parsnip Vegetable 58.6 64 0.92
Pasta Grain 300 470 0.64
Pastrami Meat 1339.29 1078.57 1.24
Peach Fruit 17.39 13.91 1.25
Peach, Dried Fruit 116.15 92.31 1.26
Peanut Butter Nuts 1222 4252 0.29
Peanuts Nuts 1006 3503 0.29
Pear Fruit 12.78 6.67 1.92
Pear, Dried Fruit 66.29 31.86 2.08
Pecans Nuts 292 1104 0.27
Perch Fish 1705.88 1114.12 1.53
Persimmon Fruit 27.5 21 1.31
Pheasant Poultry 1283 1580 0.81
Pickles Vegetable 26 40 0.65
Pigeon Poultry 1083 1256 0.86
Pike Fish 1764.71 1151.76 1.53
Pine Nuts Nuts 91 474 0.19
Pineapple Fruit 25.2 18.1 1.39
Pineapple Juice Fruit 14.9 15.5 0.96
Pistachios Nuts 1281 2178 0.59
Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Fruit 72.8 149 0.49
Pizza Wheat 690 450 1.53
Plain Yogurt Dairy 311.02 104.41 2.98
Plain Yogurt, Lowfat Dairy 466.52 157.93 2.95
Plain Yogurt, Skim Dairy 510.57 172.25 2.97
Plantain Fruit 37 66 0.6
Plum Fruit 163.64 134.55 1.22
Polish Sausage Meat 1125 936 1.2
Pomegranate Fruit 110 90 1.22
Pomegranate Juice Fruit 64.8 77 0.84
Popcorn Corn 240 430 0.56
Poppy seeds Seeds 952 1945 0.49
Pork And Beef Sausage Meat 1084.62 853.85 1.27
Pork Bacon Meat 638 529 1.21
Pork Leg Meat 1663 1218.1 1.37
Pork Loin Chop Meat 1291.4 946.4 1.36
Pork Sausage Meat 900 700 1.29
Pork Shoulder Meat 1573.6 1155 1.36
Pork Spareribs Meat 1041.4 736.4 1.42
Port Du Salut Cheese Dairy 2010.71 837.5 2.4
Porterhouse Steak Meat 1444.93 1096.92 1.32
Potato Vegetable 126.7 93.3 1.36
Potato Chips Snack 424 321 1.32
Potato, Baking Vegetable 139.6 105.45 1.32
Prawn Seafood 1730 1740 0.99
Processed American Cheese Dairy 2225 939 2.37
Processed Swiss Cheese Dairy 2485.71 1046.43 2.38
Protein Powder (Soy Based) Protein Supplement 3551 4273 0.83
Provolone Cheese Dairy 2678.57 1035.71 2.59
Prunes Fruit 50 40 1.25
Prunes Juice Fruit 29.4 23.5 1.25
Psyllium Husk Seeds 0.1 0.1 1
Pumpkin Vegetable 39 39 1
Pumpkin Seeds and Squash Vegetable 1807.1 3978.6 0.45
Pure Label Nutrition Vanilla 100% Grass Fed Whey Isolate Protein Supplement 8254 1529 5.39
Quail Poultry 1644.44 1279.01 1.29
Quinoa Grain 239 340 0.7
Radish Vegetable 16 18 0.89
Red Kidney Beans Legume 607 475 1.28
Red Wine Alcohol 0.01 0.01 1
Rice Cake Snack 311 618 0.5
Rice Noodles Rice 170 300 0.57
Rice, Puffed Cereal 271 522 0.52
Ricotta Cheese Dairy 1336.59 629.27 2.12
Ricotta Cheese, Part Skim Dairy 1349.59 637.8 2.12
Salami, Hard Meat 1820 1520 1.2
Salmon Fish 1823.53 1176.47 1.55
Salt Condiment 0 0 0
Sapodilla Fruit 39 17 2.3
Sardines, In Oil, Drained Fish 1129.17 737.5 1.53
Scallops Seafood 1247 1224 1.02
Seitan Wheat 430 861 0.5
Sesame Seeds Seeds 827 3327 0.25
Sherbet Dessert 61 28 2.19
Shiitake mushrooms (dried) Fungi 340 770 0.44
Shredded Wheat Wheat 334 564 0.59
Shrimp Seafood 1765 1776 0.99
Skim Milk Dairy 237 108 2.19
Snails Seafood 1471 2471 0.6
Snapper Fish 1882.35 1223.53 1.54
Snow Peas Legume 127 84 1.51
Sour Cream Dairy 275 117 2.35
Sourdough Bread Wheat 270 360 0.75
Soy milk Beverage 222 400 0.9
Soy Sauce Condiment 381 463 0.82
Soybean Oil Oil 0 0 1
Soybean Sprouts Soy 551.4 380 1.45
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 22 33 0.67
Spearmint Herb 141 151 0.93
Spelt Grain 409 687 0.6
Spinach Leafy Green 178 164 1.09
Spirulina Algae 3030 4150 0.73
Split Peas Legume 1180 1458 0.81
Squid Seafood 1310 1290 1.01
Starfruit (Carambola) Fruit 77 21 3.6
Steel Cut Oats Grain 200 1100 0.18
Strawberries Fruit 37 39 0.95
Sugar Condiment 0 0 0
Sugar Snap Peas Legume 127 85 1.49
Summer Sausage Meat 1382.6 991.3 1.4
Summer Squash Vegetable 65.38 50 1.31
Sunflower Oil Oil 0 0 1
Sunflower Seeds Seeds 937 2403 0.39
Sweet Potato Vegetable 80.77 76.92 1.05
Swiss Chard Leafy Green 36 42 0.86
Swiss Cheese Dairy 2614.29 939.29 2.79
Swordfish Fish 1823.53 1176.47 1.55
Tahini Seeds 55 253 0.22
Tamarind Fruit 140 112 1.25
Tangerine Fruit 27 37 0.73
Tangerine Juice Fruit 7 34 0.21
Tequila Alcohol 0 0 0
Tiger Nuts Nuts 343.2 512.6 0.67
Tilsit Cheese Dairy 2064.29 860.71 2.4
Tofu Soy 1113 1725 0.65
Tomato Vegetable 33.3 21.9 1.52
Tomato Juice Vegetable 22.2 14.8 1.5
Tomato Ketchup Condiment 23 16 1.44
Tomato Paste Vegetable 107.6 76.3 1.41
Tomato Soup Soup 51 61 0.84
Trout Fish 2446 1592 1.54
Tuna Fish 2715.15 1769.7 1.53
Turkey Liver Poultry 1509.8 1225.49 1.23
Turkey Noodle Soup Soup 86.9 65.2 1.33
Turkey, Dark Meat Poultry 1726.32 1330.26 1.3
Turkey, Light Meat Poultry 1966.67 1522.22 1.29
Turmeric Spice 11 16 0.69
Turnip Greens Vegetable 98.18 94.55 1.04
Turnips Vegetable 36.2 23.8 1.52
Vegetable and Beef Soup Soup 140.98 106.97 1.32
Vegetarian Vegetable Soup Soup 41 41 1
Venison Meat 2639 2175 1.21
Vodka Alcohol 0 0 0
Wakame Algae 112 92 1.22
Walnuts Nuts 329 1416 0.23
Watercress Leafy Green 172 200 0.86
Watermelon Fruit 61.88 58.75 1.05
Wheat Flakes Wheat 305 516 0.59
Wheat Germ Grain 738.89 994.44 0.74
Wheat Granules Wheat 101 169 0.6
Wheat, Puffed Wheat 408 708 0.58
Whey, Dry, Sweet Dairy 1026.67 373.33 2.75
Whipped Cream, Pressurized Dairy 253.33 116.67 2.17
Whipping Cream, Heavy Dairy 138 63 2.19
White Bread Wheat 250 350 0.71
White button mushrooms (raw) Fungi 110 73 1.51
White Rice Grain 240 550 0.44
White Wine Alcohol 0.01 0.01 1
Whitefish Fish 1752.94 1142.35 1.54
Whole Egg, Dried Egg 3100 2940 1.05
Whole Grain Sorghum Flour Grain 174 330 0.53
Whole Milk Dairy 228 104 2.19
Whole Milk, Dry Dairy 1140 519 2.19
Whole Wheat Bread Wheat 240 320 0.75
Wholewheat Rice Grain 300 550 0.55
Wild Pheasant Poultry 2013.5 1411.6 1.43
Wild Rice Grain 170 308 0.55
Wild Whey Protein Protein Supplement 10489 2840 3.69
Yams Vegetable 44.5 95.5 0.47
Yellow Mustard Condiment 264 252 1.05
Zucchini Vegetable 35 27 1.3

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