Table 2.
Selected Dietary Sources of Sulfur Amino Acids (Methionine and Cysteine)
| Food | Serving | Protein (g) | Methionine and Cysteine (mg)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | 1 medium (123 g) | 1.1 | 18 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118 g) | 1.3 | 20 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131 g) | 1.2 | 39 |
| Carrot | 1 small (50 g) | 0.5 | 52 |
| Kale, cooked, shredded | 1 cup (130 g) | 2.5 | 56 |
| Broccoli, cooked, chopped | 1 cup (156 g) | 3.6 | 88 |
| Baked potato | 1 medium (173 g) | 4.3 | 121 |
| Bread, whole wheat | 2 slices (56 g) | 7.3 | 130 |
| Kidney beans, cooked | ½ cup (89 g) | 7.7 | 198 |
| Peanuts, dry roasted | 1/3 cup (48 g) | 11.4 | 286 |
| Oatmeal, boiled | 1 cup (234 g) | 5.9 | 335 |
| Egg, hard boiled | 1 large (50 g) | 6.3 | 342 |
| Milk, 2% fat | 1 cup (244 g) | 8.1 | 464 |
| Chicken, roasted | 1 leg (52 g) | 14.1 | 562 |
| Ground beef, 15% fat, pan-broiled | 3 ounces (85 g) | 20.9 | 745 |
| Tuna | 3 ounces (85 g) | 21.7 | 874 |