EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Copper, Cu
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
The element Cu 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 Cu, atomic number 29. 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
196 foods with data 10 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Atlantic mackerel
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.094 mg - Sweet potato
Sweet potato, boiled without skin; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0.094 mg - Acerola
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.086 mg - Beef ground 90% lean
Ground beef, 90% lean / 10% fat, cooked as a pan-broiled patty.
0.086 mg - Purple passion fruit
Purple passion fruit, raw; not yellow passion-fruit juice or sweet granadilla.
0.086 mg - Sapodilla
Sapodilla, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.086 mg - Soursop
Raw soursop, edible portion.
0.086 mg - Tamarind
Raw tamarind, edible pulp.
0.086 mg - Cantaloupe
Raw cantaloupe melon, edible portion.
0.085 mg - Okra
Okra, boiled, drained, without salt.
0.085 mg - Breadfruit
Breadfruit, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.084 mg - Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.083 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 Copper, Cu (Copper, Cu), 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
Copper: 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 copper and what does it do?
Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. Copper also helps maintain the nervous and immune systems and activates genes. Your body also needs copper for brain development.
How much copper do I need?
The amount of copper you need each day depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in micrograms (mcg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 200 mcg |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Periodic Table of Elements · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13