Foods High in Phosphorus

Overview

These 50 foods have the highest Phosphorus content per 100g serving. The top-ranked food, Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, provides 9,918.0 mg (793% of the Daily Value).

The FDA recommends 1,250 mg of Phosphorus daily. Foods on this list average 1,526.6 mg per 100g (122% DV).

#1 Food

9,918.0

mg per 100g

Daily Value

1,250

Foods Listed

ranked by Phosphorus

Full Rankings

#	Food	Phosphorus	% DV	Calories	Info
1	Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate	9,918.0 mg	793%	51	9,918.0 mg 793% DV 51 cal
2	Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium	6,869.0 mg	550%	97	6,869.0 mg 550% DV 97 cal
3	Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, instant, dry mix	2,368.0 mg	189%	350	2,368.0 mg 189% DV 350 cal
4	Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate	2,191.0 mg	175%	53	2,191.0 mg 175% DV 53 cal
5	Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)	1,684.0 mg	135%	367	1,684.0 mg 135% DV 367 cal
6	Rice bran, crude	1,677.0 mg	134%	316	1,677.0 mg 134% DV 316 cal
7	Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix	1,660.0 mg	133%	356	1,660.0 mg 133% DV 356 cal
8	Seeds, hemp seed, hulled	1,650.0 mg	132%	553	1,650.0 mg 132% DV 553 cal
9	Beverages, Cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin A	1,630.0 mg	130%	359	1,630.0 mg 130% DV 359 cal
10	Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless)	1,597.0 mg	128%	359	1,597.0 mg 128% DV 359 cal
11	Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless)	1,587.0 mg	127%	332	1,587.0 mg 127% DV 332 cal
12	Beverages, nutritional shake mix, high protein, powder	1,429.0 mg	114%	392	1,429.0 mg 114% DV 392 cal
13	Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)	1,400.0 mg	112%	386	1,400.0 mg 112% DV 386 cal
14	Whey, acid, dried	1,349.0 mg	108%	339	1,349.0 mg 108% DV 339 cal
15	Beverages, Protein powder whey based	1,321.0 mg	106%	352	1,321.0 mg 106% DV 352 cal
16	Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Toasted Wheat Bran	1,314.0 mg	105%	200	1,314.0 mg 105% DV 200 cal
17	Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame	1,293.0 mg	103%	198	1,293.0 mg 103% DV 198 cal
18	Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, no added sodium	1,293.0 mg	103%	345	1,293.0 mg 103% DV 345 cal
19	Beverages, Protein powder soy based	1,272.0 mg	102%	388	1,272.0 mg 102% DV 388 cal
20	Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame	1,239.0 mg	99%	218	1,239.0 mg 99% DV 218 cal
21	Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried	1,233.0 mg	99%	559	1,233.0 mg 99% DV 559 cal
22	Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, with salt added	1,174.0 mg	94%	574	1,174.0 mg 94% DV 574 cal
23	Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt	1,174.0 mg	94%	574	1,174.0 mg 94% DV 574 cal
24	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added	1,158.0 mg	93%	619	1,158.0 mg 93% DV 619 cal
25	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt	1,158.0 mg	93%	619	1,158.0 mg 93% DV 619 cal
26	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels from shell, dry roasted, with salt added	1,155.0 mg	92%	546	1,155.0 mg 92% DV 546 cal
27	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt	1,155.0 mg	92%	582	1,155.0 mg 92% DV 582 cal
28	Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw	1,150.0 mg	92%	0	1,150.0 mg 92% DV 0 cal
29	Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plain	1,146.0 mg	92%	382	1,146.0 mg 92% DV 382 cal
30	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added	1,139.0 mg	91%	592	1,139.0 mg 91% DV 592 cal
31	Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt	1,139.0 mg	91%	592	1,139.0 mg 91% DV 592 cal
32	Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular	1,130.0 mg	90%	366	1,130.0 mg 90% DV 366 cal
33	Babyfood, Snack, GERBER, GRADUATES, LIL CRUNCHIES, baked whole grain corn snack	1,044.0 mg	84%	503	1,044.0 mg 84% DV 503 cal
34	Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native)	1,040.0 mg	83%	371	1,040.0 mg 83% DV 371 cal
35	Egg, yolk, dried	1,040.0 mg	83%	669	1,040.0 mg 83% DV 669 cal
36	KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	1,024.0 mg	82%	222	1,024.0 mg 82% DV 222 cal
37	Wheat bran, crude	1,013.0 mg	81%	216	1,013.0 mg 81% DV 216 cal
38	Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced	1,011.0 mg	81%	354	1,011.0 mg 81% DV 354 cal
39	Cereals ready-to-eat, SUN COUNTRY, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ	1,011.0 mg	81%	372	1,011.0 mg 81% DV 372 cal
40	Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin A and vitamin D	985.0 mg	79%	358	985.0 mg 79% DV 358 cal
41	Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, without added vitamin A and vitamin D	985.0 mg	79%	358	985.0 mg 79% DV 358 cal
42	Steelhead trout, dried, flesh (Shoshone Bannock)	976.0 mg	78%	382	976.0 mg 78% DV 382 cal
43	Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, without added vitamin A and vitamin D	968.0 mg	77%	362	968.0 mg 77% DV 362 cal
44	Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D	968.0 mg	77%	362	968.0 mg 77% DV 362 cal
45	Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted	950.0 mg	76%	290	950.0 mg 76% DV 290 cal
46	KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	943.0 mg	75%	215	943.0 mg 75% DV 215 cal
47	Milk, buttermilk, dried	933.0 mg	75%	387	933.0 mg 75% DV 387 cal
48	Whey, sweet, dried	932.0 mg	75%	353	932.0 mg 75% DV 353 cal
49	Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat	931.0 mg	74%	176	931.0 mg 74% DV 176 cal
50	KRAFT FREE Singles American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product	923.0 mg	74%	148	923.0 mg 74% DV 148 cal

All values per 100g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Frequently Asked Questions

What food has the most Phosphorus?

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate has the highest Phosphorus content at 9,918.0 mg per 100g, which is 793% of the Daily Value.

How much Phosphorus do I need daily?

The FDA Daily Value for Phosphorus is 1,250 mg. The top foods on this list provide 122% of that in just 100g.

What are good sources of Phosphorus?

The best sources include Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium, and Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, instant, dry mix. All provide significant amounts per 100g serving.