Table 2.
Taurine content in foods.
| Food | Average Content in mg/100 g |
|---|---|
| Pyropia tenera (red algae, seaweed, dried) | 979 |
| Scallops (raw) | 827 |
| Mussels (raw) | 655 |
| Porphyra haitanensis (seaweed, dried) | 646 |
| Clams (raw) | 520 |
| Oysters (raw) | 507 |
| Octopus (raw) | 388 |
| Squid (raw) | 356 |
| Turkey (raw), dark meat | 306 |
| Chicken (raw), dark meat | 169 |
| White fish (raw) | 151 |
| Pork (raw) | 61 |
| Salami (cured) | 59 |
| Ham (baked) | 50 |
| Lamb (raw), dark meat | 47 |
| Beef (raw) | 43 |
| Tuna (canned) | 42 |
| Shrimps (raw) | 39 |
| Goat’s milk (pasteurized) | 6.8 |
| Egg yolk | 3.7 |
| Yogurt | 3.3 |
| Cow’s milk (pasteurized) | 2.4 |
| Ice cream | 1.9 |