Tyrosine Foods high in tyrosine and how much you need · Amino acids

Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that our bodies synthesize it from other building blocks. This amino acid is important for the production of several critical neurotransmitters, including dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These neurotransmitters play vital roles in regulating mood, stress response, and overall nervous system function.

Women, a day: 1.2 g
Men, a day: 1.2 g
Give 20%+ of a day per serving: 438 foods · 35 plant

Daily intake for healthy adults. For a lightly active 30-year-old: a 65 kg woman and an 80 kg man.

Among plant foods, soy mince; soy protein concentrate, 58% protein and soy bean have the most tyrosine per serving. Among animal foods, the most are in chicken strips; skyr, <0.5% fat and lutefish.

Plant sources

Also high in it

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Foods highest in tyrosine

Ranked from 979 foods in our catalog, one entry per food. % of daily is for a healthy adult.

1

Chicken strips 1.5 g

medium portion (200 g) · Chicken and other birds 123% of daily
2

Beef steak, fried 1.1 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops 90% of daily
3

Skyr, <0.5% fat 1 g

serving (170 g) · Quark 87% of daily
4

Pork, pancreas, cooked, braised 1 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes 85% of daily
5

Beef, pancreas, cooked, braised 1 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes 84% of daily
6

Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed 1 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops 83% of daily
7

Pork fillet, sirloin 0.99 g

serving (110 g) · Steaks and chops 82% of daily
8

Chicken breast, fried 0.96 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds 80% of daily
9

Liver, boiled 0.96 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes 80% of daily
10

Cheese, semi-hard cheese, 25-35% fat 0.93 g

serving (55 g) · Cheese, ripened cheese 77% of daily
11

Chicken, grilled 0.89 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds 74% of daily
12

Lutefish 0.88 g

serving (85 g) · Fish 74% of daily
13

Tuna 0.87 g

serving (110 g) · Fish 72% of daily
14

Hake, hoki, raw 0.85 g

serving (110 g) · Fish 71% of daily
15

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids 0.84 g

serving (85 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs 70% of daily
16

Snail 0.83 g

serving (85 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs 69% of daily
17

Soy mince 0.74 g

serving (35 g) · Pulse products 62% of daily
18

Lobster 0.73 g

serving (110 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs 61% of daily
19

Skim Milk powder, lactose-free 0.71 g

serving (30 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 59% of daily
20

Salami, light, 15% fat 0.68 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, sausages 57% of daily
21

Redfish, rosefish, frozen 0.66 g

serving (110 g) · Fish products 55% of daily
22

Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein 0.63 g

serving (30 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 53% of daily
23

Whey protein concentrate (75%) 0.62 g

scoop (28.7 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 51% of daily
24

Cottage cheese, 4% fat 0.6 g

serving (100 g) · Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese 50% of daily
25

Tofu, firm (with calcium sulfate) 0.6 g

serving (85 g) · Pulse products 50% of daily
26

Soy bean, boiled 0.57 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 47% of daily
27

Bean, yellow, mature 0.56 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 47% of daily
28

Quark, <0.5% fat 0.56 g

serving (110 g) · Quark 46% of daily
29

Salmon in oil, canned 0.53 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products 44% of daily
30

Chicken nuggets, deep-fried, lactose-free 0.51 g

serving (85 g) · Poultry dishes 43% of daily
31

Macaroni, boiled 0.49 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta 41% of daily
32

Spaghetti, boiled 0.49 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta 41% of daily
33

Pea, green, split, mature seeds 0.47 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 39% of daily
34

Tofu (without calcium sulfate) 0.44 g

block (85 g) · Pulse products 37% of daily
35

Curd milk, plain, 3.5% fat 0.44 g

serving (240 g) · Cultured milks 36% of daily
36

Pork and beef, canned 0.42 g

serving (85 g) · Meat products 35% of daily
37

Yoghurt, turkish/greek, 10% fat 0.41 g

serving (170 g) · Yoghurt 34% of daily
38

Milk, 3.5% fat 0.39 g

cup (244 g) · Milks >2% fat 33% of daily
39

Pumpkin seed 0.38 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 32% of daily
40

Hemp seed, without hull 0.38 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 32% of daily
41

Sour milk, acidophilus bifidus, 2% fat, probiotics 0.36 g

serving (240 g) · Soured milks 30% of daily
42

Cottonseed kernel, roasted (glandless) 0.35 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 29% of daily
43

Peanut butter 0.35 g

serving (32 g) · Condiments 29% of daily
44

Herring, pickled/salted, average 0.34 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products 29% of daily
45

Rice, wholegrain, boiled 0.33 g

serving (140 g) · Rice 28% of daily
46

Turkey cold cuts 0.3 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, meat 25% of daily
47

Soya drink, calcium 0.29 g

cup (243 g) · Vegetable juices 24% of daily
48

Tahini, sesami seed butter 0.27 g

serving (30 g) · Condiments 23% of daily
49

Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) 0.27 g

serving (15 g) · Flour 22% of daily
50

Pasta, wheat germ pasta 0.27 g

serving (55 g) · Pasta 22% of daily

1

Soy mince 0.74 g

serving (35 g) · Pulse products 62% of daily
2

Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein 0.63 g

serving (30 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 53% of daily
3

Tofu, firm (with calcium sulfate) 0.6 g

serving (85 g) · Pulse products 50% of daily
4

Seitan 0.57 g

serving (85 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 48% of daily
5

Soy bean, boiled 0.57 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 47% of daily
6

Bean, yellow, mature 0.56 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 47% of daily
7

Tempeh 0.52 g

serving (85 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients 43% of daily
8

Macaroni, boiled 0.49 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta 41% of daily
9

Spaghetti, boiled 0.49 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta 41% of daily
10

Pea, green, split, mature seeds 0.47 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses 39% of daily
11

Tofu (without calcium sulfate) 0.44 g

block (85 g) · Pulse products 37% of daily
12

Pumpkin seed 0.38 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 32% of daily
13

Hemp seed, without hull 0.38 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 32% of daily
14

Cottonseed kernel, roasted (glandless) 0.35 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 29% of daily
15

Peanut butter 0.35 g

serving (32 g) · Condiments 29% of daily
16

Rice, wholegrain, boiled 0.33 g

serving (140 g) · Rice 28% of daily
17

Soya drink, calcium 0.29 g

cup (243 g) · Vegetable juices 24% of daily
18

Tahini, sesami seed butter 0.27 g

serving (30 g) · Condiments 23% of daily
19

Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) 0.27 g

serving (15 g) · Flour 22% of daily
20

Pasta, wheat germ pasta 0.27 g

serving (55 g) · Pasta 22% of daily
21

Rice cooking cream 0.2 g

serving (240 g) · Cream 17% of daily
22

Wheat whole, boiled 0.19 g

serving (140 g) · Rice 16% of daily
23

Spinach, fried 0.19 g

serving (85 g) · Cooked vegetables 16% of daily
24

Oats, rolled, oat flakes 0.18 g

serving (40 g) · Flour 15% of daily
25

Corn grain, dried (maize) 0.17 g

serving (30 g) · Flour 14% of daily
26

Nettle, stinging nettle 0.17 g

serving (85 g) · Vegetables 14% of daily
27

Bulgur 0.16 g

serving (45 g) · Rice 13% of daily
28

Taro leaves 0.15 g

serving (85 g) · Vegetables 13% of daily
29

Coconut milk 0.15 g

serving (240 g) · Vegetable juices 12% of daily
30

Jackfruit 0.14 g

serving (140 g) · Fruits 12% of daily
31

Almond butter 0.14 g

serving (32 g) · Condiments 12% of daily
32

Spinach boiled 0.11 g

serving (85 g) · Cooked vegetables 10% of daily
33

Popcorn, cooking oil 0.11 g

serving (30 g) · Savoury snacks 9% of daily
34

Sweet corn, boiled 0.11 g

serving (85 g) · Cooked vegetables 9% of daily
35

French fries, oven-baked 0.11 g

serving (70 g) · Fried potatoes, French fries 9% of daily
36

Potato, peeled 0.1 g

serving (110 g) · Cooked potatoes 9% of daily
37

Sweet corn kernel 0.09 g

serving (85 g) · Vegetables 7% of daily
38

Elderberry 0.07 g

serving (140 g) · Berries 6% of daily
39

Seaweed, wakame, dried 0.07 g

serving (30 g) · Canned vegetables 6% of daily
40

Mamey sapote 0.07 g

serving (140 g) · Berries 6% of daily
41

Carambola, (starfruit) 0.06 g

serving (140 g) · Fruits 5% of daily
42

Shiitake mushroom, raw 0.05 g

serving (85 g) · Mushroom 4% of daily
43

Barley malt syrup 0.05 g

serving (30 g) · Sugar and syrups 4% of daily
44

Watermelon 0.05 g

serving (280 g) · Fruits 4% of daily
45

Sea buckthorn juice 0.05 g

serving (240 g) · Juices 4% of daily
46

Mushroom, crimini 0.05 g

serving (85 g) · Mushroom 4% of daily
47

Mulberry 0.04 g

serving (140 g) · Berries 4% of daily
48

Oyster mushroom 0.04 g

serving (85 g) · Mushroom 4% of daily
49

Black currant juice 0.04 g

serving (240 g) · Juice drink 3% of daily
50

Pineapple, canned, in syrup 0.03 g

serving (140 g) · Fruit and berry salads 2% of daily

Learn about tyrosine

What does tyrosine do for the body?

Tyrosine is an amino acid that is important for the production of several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in supporting mood, mental clarity, and stress response.

How much tyrosine do I need?

No recommended dietary allowances (RDA) are established for non-essential amino acids, as they can be synthesized by the body. However, the recommended amount of phenylalanine is usually expressed as the sum of phenylalanine and tyrosine in your diet. Generally, adults should aim to consume about 33 milligrams of phenylalanine plus tyrosine per kilogram of body weight per day.

What if your tyrosine intake is low?

You can consume foods rich in tyrosine, such as chicken, turkey, fish, peanuts, almonds, avocados, bananas, and dairy products, to ensure adequate intake of this amino acid.

How do vegans get their tyrosine intake?

Vegans can obtain non-essential amino acids by consuming a variety of plant-based protein sources. While non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body, it is still crucial to ensure adequate protein intake to provide the necessary building blocks. Plant-based foods such as legumes, lentils, tofu, tempeh, quinoa, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are excellent sources of protein for vegans. By including a diverse range of these protein-rich foods in their diet, vegans can meet their protein needs and ensure their bodies have enough building blocks to synthesize non-essential amino acids effectively.

How much tyrosine do you need?

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Your daily tyrosine

1.2 g

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