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
- Clams
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
338 mg - Feta cheese
Cheese, feta, exactly as identified by USDA.
337 mg - Rye grain
Rye grain, unprepared; not cooked rye bread.
332 mg - Hazelnuts
Raw hazelnuts (filberts).
321.1 mg - Paprika
Spices, paprika, exactly as identified by USDA.
314 mg - Goose
Goose, domesticated, meat only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
309 mg - Shrimp
Mixed-species shrimp, cooked with moist heat; may contain moisture-retention additives.
306 mg - Atlantic herring
Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
303 mg - Ground turmeric
Ground turmeric spice.
299 mg - White whole-grain sorghum
White whole-grain sorghum, dry, raw.
294.1 mg - Halibut
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
287 mg - Blue mussels
Blue mussels, cooked with moist heat.
285 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