Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It is also an aromatic amino acid, like phenylalanine, histidine and tyrosine. As a precursor to serotonin, it is thought to influence mood and sleep.
Abbreviations: Trp, W Formula: C11H12N2O2.Foods rich in tryptophan (in quantity per 100 g)
- Seaweed, spirulina (0.93 g)
- Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels (0.57 g)
- Leavening agents, yeast (0.54 g)
- Cheese, mozzarella (0.52 g)
- Cheese, parmesan (0.48 g)
- Seeds, chia seeds (0.44 g)
- Spices, fenugreek seed (0.39 g)
- Seeds, sesame seeds (0.39 g)
- Seeds, sesame butter (0.37 g)
- Seeds, hemp seed (0.37 g)
Foods rich in tryptophan (relatively to energy)
- Seaweed, spirulina (3.20 mg/kcal)
- Watercress, raw (2.73 mg/kcal)
- Mushrooms, brown (2.55 mg/kcal)
- Spinach, cooked (1.74 mg/kcal)
- Cheese, mozzarella (1.72 mg/kcal)
- Tofu, soft (1.67 mg/kcal)
- Leavening agents, yeast (1.66 mg/kcal)
- Tofu, firm (1.58 mg/kcal)
- Mushrooms, portabella (1.55 mg/kcal)
- Soybeans, mature cooked (1.41 mg/kcal)
Foods rich in tryptophan (relatively to target pattern)
- Raisins, seedless (4.12)
- Plums, raw (3.99)
- Onions, raw (3.73)
- Seeds, chia seeds (2.76)
- Spices, ginger (2.71)
- Sweet potato, cooked (2.65)
- Seeds, sesame butter (2.63)
- Seeds, sesame seeds (2.63)
- Cheese, mozzarella (2.62)
- Mushrooms, brown (2.55)