Nutrients

Foods High in Zinc

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and normal growth and development. The recommended daily value is 11mg.

Ranked by Zinc content per 100g. Source: USDA FoodData Central .

1

Oyster Mollusks

Proteins

90.95mg

827% DV

2

Fried Oysters

Seafood

87.13mg

792% DV

3

Oysters

Seafood

39.3mg

357% DV

4

Oyster

Seafood

37.92mg

345% DV

5

Unprepared Incaparina Mix (Corn And Soy Flours)

Proteins

23mg

209% DV

6

Nutritional Shake Mix Beverages

Proteins

18.75mg

170% DV

7

UNILEVER Beverages

Proteins

17.29mg

157% DV

8

RALSTON Corn Biscuits Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Grains & Cereals

17.13mg

156% DV

9

Wheat Germ Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Proteins

16.67mg

152% DV

10

Pacific Oysters

Seafood

16.62mg

151% DV

11

Chunky Peanut Butter

Proteins

15.1mg

137% DV

12

Smooth Peanut Butter

Proteins

14.4mg

131% DV

13

Lucky Charms

Grains & Cereals

13.89mg

126% DV

14

SUN COUNTRY Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Proteins

13.88mg

126% DV

15

Chocolate Powder Beverages

Proteins

13.64mg

124% DV

16

OVALTINE Beverages

Beverages

13.64mg

124% DV

17

Rich Chocolate Beverages

Beverages

13.64mg

124% DV

18

GENERAL MILLS Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Proteins

13.4mg

122% DV

19

Cheerios

Grains & Cereals

13.39mg

122% DV

20

RALSTON TASTEEOS Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Proteins

13.39mg

122% DV

21

MusclePharm Combat Protein Chocolate

Proteins

12.93mg

118% DV

22

Factor Keto Meal Box

Proteins

12.9mg

117% DV

23

Cottonseed Meal Seeds

Proteins

12.32mg

112% DV

24

Isopure Zero Carb Chocolate

Proteins

12.3mg

112% DV

25

Wheat Germ

Grains & Cereals

12.29mg

112% DV

26

Agave (Southwest)

Proteins

12.1mg

110% DV

27

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Grains & Cereals

11.84mg

108% DV

28

Cottonseed Flour Seeds

Proteins

11.61mg

106% DV

29

MALT-O-MEAL Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Grains & Cereals

11.21mg

102% DV

30

Sesame Flour Seeds

Proteins

10.67mg

97% DV

Frequently Asked Questions

What foods are highest in Zinc?

The top foods highest in Zinc per 100g are: Oyster Mollusks (90.95mg/100g), Fried Oysters (87.13mg/100g), Oysters (39.3mg/100g). See the full ranked list above. Data source: USDA FoodData Central.

What is the recommended daily value for Zinc?

The recommended daily value (DV) for Zinc is 11mg for adults, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Why is Zinc important?

Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and normal growth and development. The recommended daily value is 11mg.

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