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
- Pigeon peas
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
119 mg - Green peas
Green peas, boiled, drained, without salt.
117 mg - Coconut
Raw coconut flesh.
113 mg - Tamarind
Raw tamarind, edible pulp.
113 mg - Lima beans
Large mature lima beans, boiled without salt.
111 mg - Chestnuts
Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
107 mg - Cream cheese
Cheese, cream, exactly as identified by USDA.
107 mg - Cloves
Spices, cloves, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
104 mg - Brown rice
Cooked, long-grain. The USDA source description does not state added salt.
103 mg - Plain yogurt
Plain whole-milk yogurt.
101.2 mg - Whole milk
Whole cow's milk, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
101 mg - Coconut milk
Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water), exactly as identified by USDA.
100 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