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Food Name | Phosphorus | Calories | |
Milk, human | 14 | 70 | |
Milk | 94 | 50 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, whole | 91 | 60 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, whole, low-sodium | 86 | 61 | |
Milk, calcium fortified, cow's, fluid, whole | 91 | 60 | |
Milk, calcium fortified, cow's, fluid, 1% fat | 95 | 42 | |
Milk, calcium fortified, cow's, fluid, skim or nonfat | 101 | 35 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, other than whole ("lowfat") | 96 | 44 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, 2% fat | 94 | 50 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, acidophilus, 1% fat | 95 | 42 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, acidophilus, 2% fat | 94 | 50 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, 1% fat | 95 | 42 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, skim or nonfat, 0.5% or less butterfat | 101 | 34 | |
Milk, cow's, fluid, filled with vegetable oil | 97 | 63 | |
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Usage Notes
- Phosphorus (measured in milligrams) and calories are calculated per 100g of food.
- This phosphorus content of foods database contains approximately 7,000 most common
food items.
- Click on column header to sort foods by name or by phosphorus or calories.
- Pie chart shows relative contributions to total calories from carbohydrate, protein
and fat (and alcohol, if exists).
Phosphorus in Diet
Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of a person's total body weight. It is
present in every cell of the body, but most of the phosphorus in the body is found
in the bones and teeth.
Function of Phosphorus
The main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. It plays
an important role in the body's utilization of carbohydrates and fats and in the
synthesis of protein for the growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues.
It is also crucial for the production of ATP, a molecule the body uses to store
energy.
Phosphorus works with the B vitamins. It also assists in the contraction of muscles,
in the functioning of kidneys, in maintaining the regularity of the heartbeat, and
in nerve conduction.
Phosphorus Deficiency
There is generally no deficiency of phosphorus because it is so readily available
in the food supply. Excessively high levels of phosphorus in the blood, although
rare, can combine with calcium to form deposits in soft tissues such as muscle.
Having too much phosphorus in the body is actually more common than having too little.
Too much phosphorus is generally caused by kidney disease or by consuming too much dietary phosphorus and not enough dietary calcium. Several studies suggest that higher intakes of phosphorus are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. As the amount of phosphorus you eat rises, so does the need for calcium. The balance between calcium and phosphorus is necessary for proper bone density and prevention of osteoporosis.
Phosphorus and Kidney Disease
High levels of phosphorus in blood only occur in people with severe kidney disease
or severe dysfunction of their calcium regulation. The kidneys help regulate the
level of phosphorus in your blood. If your kidney function is impaired, eventually
you'll likely have elevated phosphorus levels. In turn, the elevated phosphorus
decreases the level of calcium in your blood, which can lead to bone disease. Advanced
kidney disease patients have a list of foods they know to avoid because they naturally
contain a high level of the mineral phosphorus, which is difficult for their compromised
kidneys to expel. In general, 800 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) of phosphorus a day is
the limit for someone who has kidney disease. Most healthy adults may eat double
this amount.
Phosphorus and Hemodialysis
Phosphorus is found in many foods. If you have too much phosphorus in your blood,
it pulls calcium from your bones. Losing calcium will make your bones weak and likely
to break. Also, too much phosphorus may make your skin itch. Foods like milk and
cheese, dried beans, peas, colas, nuts, and peanut butter are high in phosphorus.
Usually, people on dialysis are limited to 1/2 cup of milk per day.
Phosphorus Food Sources
The main food sources are the protein food groups of meat and milk. A meal plan
that provides adequate amounts of calcium and protein also provides an adequate
amount of phosphorus.
Although whole-grain breads and cereals contain more phosphorus than cereals and
breads made from refined flour, this is a storage form of phosphorus called phytin,
which is not absorbed by humans.
Fruits and vegetables contain only small amounts of phosphorus.
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Phosphorus Rich Foods
List of top 100 foods high in phosphorus. Phosphorus content is in milligrams per 100 grams of food weight.
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate |
9918 |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium |
6869 |
| Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, instant, dry mix |
2368 |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate |
2191 |
| Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) |
1684 |
| Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix |
1660 |
| Cocoa mix, with aspartame, low calorie, powder, with added calcium phosphorus, without added |
1630 |
| Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) |
1597 |
| Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) |
1587 |
| Lemonade, low calorie, with aspartame, powder |
1554 |
| Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) |
1400 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KRETSCHMER Toasted Wheat Bran |
1314 |
| Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame |
1293 |
| Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, no added sodium |
1293 |
| Fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame |
1239 |
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried |
1233 |
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, with salt added |
1174 |
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt |
1174 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt |
1158 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added |
1158 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt |
1155 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added |
1155 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original |
1150 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plain |
1146 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added |
1139 |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt |
1139 |
| Phosphorus Rich Foods |
Phosphorus |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular |
1130 |
| Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native) |
1040 |
| KRAFT VELVEETA LIGHT Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product |
1024 |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced |
1011 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ |
1011 |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin A and vitamin D |
985 |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, without added vitamin A and vitamin D |
985 |
| Steelhead trout, dried, flesh (Shoshone Bannock) |
976 |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D |
968 |
| Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, without added vitamin A and vitamin D |
968 |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted |
950 |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Pasteurized Process Cheese Product |
943 |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, fat-free |
936 |
| Milk, buttermilk, dried |
933 |
| KRAFT FREE Singles American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product |
923 |
| Pancakes, buckwheat, dry mix, incomplete |
913 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN WITH EXTRA FIBER |
900 |
| Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder |
893 |
| Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powder |
893 |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American |
875 |
| KRAFT VELVEETA Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread |
863 |
| Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO |
862 |
| Seeds, chia seeds, dried |
860 |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified |
855 |
| Soy protein concentrate, crude protein basis (N x 6.25), produced by acid wash |
839 |
| Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash |
839 |
| Phosphorus Rich Foods |
Phosphorus |
| Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction |
839 |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D |
829 |
| Cheese product, pasteurized process, cheddar, reduced fat |
829 |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground |
828 |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat |
827 |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, swiss, low fat |
827 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, WAFFELOS |
815 |
| Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, 100% Bran Cereal |
813 |
| Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted |
810 |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, dry (Alaska Native) |
808 |
| Seeds, sesame flour, high-fat |
807 |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium |
807 |
| KRAFT CHEEZ WHIZ Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce |
806 |
| Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant |
804 |
| Cornmeal, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched, yellow |
804 |
| Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, with added oil |
804 |
| Cornmeal, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched, white |
804 |
| Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus |
800 |
| Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) |
800 |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified |
790 |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) |
790 |
| Formulated bar, LUNA BAR, NUTZ OVER CHOCOLATE |
785 |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native) |
784 |
| Pancakes, whole-wheat, dry mix, incomplete |
782 |
| Soy protein isolate, potassium type |
776 |
| Milk, dry, whole, with added vitamin D |
776 |
| Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis |
776 |
| Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D |
776 |
| Seeds, sesame meal, partially defatted |
774 |
| Phosphorus Rich Foods |
Phosphorus |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) |
774 |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, without salt added (decorticated) |
774 |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, swiss |
762 |
| Peanut flour, defatted |
760 |
| Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, plain |
758 |
| Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali |
758 |
| Seeds, sesame flour, low-fat |
757 |
| Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried |
755 |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels |
752 |
| Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant |
752 |
Phosphorus Content of Fresh Fruits
Phosphorus contents are in milligrams per 100 grams of fruit weight. All fruits are raw, uncooked.
| Phosphorus (mg) |
| Fresh Fruits (100 g) |
| 68 |
| Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple |
| 59 |
| Currants, european black |
| 52 |
| Avocados, all commercial varieties |
| 44 |
| Currants, red and white |
| 40 |
| Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha) |
| 32 |
| Sugar-apples, (sweetsop) |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
| Fresh Fruits (100 g) |
| 25 |
| Passion-fruit juice, yellow |
| 21 |
| Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart) |
| 20 |
| Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless) |
| 20 |
| Tangerines, (mandarin oranges) |
| 18 |
| Grapefruit, pink and red, all areas |
| 17 |
| Oranges, California, valencias |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
| Fresh Fruits (100 g) |
| 15 |
| Grapefruit juice, white |
| 15 |
| Grapefruit juice, pink |
| 14 |
| Oranges, all commercial varieties |
| 13 |
| Passion-fruit juice, purple |
| 12 |
| Grapefruit, white, California |
| 12 |
| Grapefruit, pink and red, California and Arizona |
| 12 |
| Carambola, (starfruit) |
| 11 |
| Pitanga, (surinam-cherry) |
| Phosphorus (mg) |
| Fresh Fruits (100 g) |
| 11 |
| Acerola, (west indian cherry) |
| 10 |
| Grapes, american type (slip skin) |
| 10 |
| Apples, golden delicious, with skin |
| 9 |
| Pineapple, traditional varieties |
| 9 |
| Grapefruit, pink and red, Florida |
| 8 |
| Pineapple, all varieties |
| 8 |
| Pineapple, extra sweet variety |
| 8 |
| Apples, without skin, cooked, microwave |
| 8 |
| Apples, without skin, cooked, boiled |
| 8 |
| Grapefruit, white, all areas |
| 8 |
| Grapefruit, pink and red and white, all areas |
| 7 |
| Grapefruit, white, Florida |
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