Food rankings

Nutrition leaderboards

Computed rankings across our USDA-sourced food database — every list is generated from the same vetted data and links to each food’s full nutrition page. Sorted, sourced, and free to reference.

Highest-protein foods, ranked

Ranked by grams of protein per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central).

Most protein per calorie, ranked

Ranked by grams of protein per 100 kcal (protein ÷ calories × 100).

Highest-fiber foods, ranked

Ranked by grams of dietary fiber per 100 g; Daily Value is 28 g.

Highest-calcium foods, ranked

Ranked by milligrams of calcium per 100 g; Daily Value is 1,300 mg.

Highest-iron foods, ranked

Ranked by milligrams of iron per 100 g; Daily Value is 18 mg.

Highest-potassium foods, ranked

Ranked by milligrams of potassium per 100 g; Daily Value is 4,700 mg.

Lowest-calorie foods, ranked

Ranked by lowest calories (kcal) per 100 g.

Lowest-carb foods, ranked

Ranked by lowest total carbohydrate (g) per 100 g.

Highest vitamin C foods, ranked

Ranked by milligrams of vitamin C per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central). FDA Daily Value: 90 mg.

Highest-magnesium foods, ranked

Ranked by milligrams of magnesium per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central). FDA Daily Value: 420 mg.

Rankings draw on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central (public domain). Values are typical figures shown per 100 g unless noted, and vary with variety and preparation.