EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Phosphorus
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
The element P is reported in mg; its amount does not identify a particular compound. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Element P, atomic number 15. The graphic does not assign an oxidation state or compound to the food measurement.
Original Bitameans element graphic; symbol and atomic number from PubChem. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
205 foods with data 1 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Gouda cheese
Cheese, gouda, exactly as identified by USDA.
546 mg - Cashews
Raw cashew kernels, as described by USDA.
532.2 mg - Almonds
Whole almonds, raw.
502.9 mg - Pistachios
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
499.6 mg - Cumin seed
Cumin seed spice.
499 mg - Canned sardines
Atlantic sardines canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
490 mg - Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese; sodium reflects the source product.
458 mg - Queso fresco
Solid queso fresco cheese, USDA record; not a measurement of every Costa Rican fresh cheese.
389.8 mg - Oats
Whole-grain rolled oats, old-fashioned, dry.
387.3 mg - Walnuts
English walnut halves, raw.
365.1 mg - Peanuts
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted without salt.
363 mg - Mozzarella cheese
Whole-milk mozzarella cheese; not the low-moisture entry.
354 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Phosphorus (Phosphorus, P), in mg per 100 g of food.
Chemical forms and measurement methods remain separate. “Not reported” means a value is unavailable, not that the food contains zero. A food’s rank does not determine your individual needs or diagnose a deficiency.
This NIH fact sheet concerns this nutrient. Its recommended amounts describe daily intake for the stated population, not a 100 g food portion. Keep food and supplement exposure separate as the source specifies.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Phosphorus: Fact Sheet for Consumers
Original text published by NIH, including intake tables by age and sex, cautions, and the population context the source states. Bitameans has not performed an independent medical review or adapted these recommendations to your personal circumstances.
What is phosphorus and what does it do?
Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. Your body needs phosphorus to make energy and to carry out many important chemical processes.
How much phosphorus do I need?
How much phosphorus you need depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 100 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Periodic Table of Elements · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13