Top 12 Foods That Are High in Phosphorus

 Chicken and Turkey. Share on Pinterest. ...

 Pork. A typical 3-ounce (85-gram) portion of cooked pork contains 25–32% of
the RDI for phosphorus, depending on the cut. ...
 Organ Meats. ...
 Seafood. ...
 Dairy. ...
 Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds. ...
 Nuts. ...
 Whole Grains.

Chicken and turkey are both excellent sources of phosphorus, especially the light
meat. One cup (140 grams) provides more than 40% of the RDI. Roasting preserves
more of the phosphorus than boiling.

Pork is a good source of phosphorus, containing around 200 mg per three ounces
(85 grams). Dry heat cooking is the best way to preserve the phosphorus content.

Organ meats are incredibly nutrient-dense, and contain large amounts of

phosphorus and other vitamins and minerals. Brain and liver both contain roughly
50% of the RDI per 3-ounce (85-gram) serving.

Many types of seafood are good sources of phosphorus.

Cuttlefish, a mollusk related to squid and octopus, is the richest source,

supplying 70% of the RDI in one 3-ounce (85-gram) cooked serving (14).

Other fish that are good sources of phosphorus include (per three ounces

or 85 grams) (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24):

Fish Phosphorus % RDI

Carp 451 mg 64%

Sardines 411 mg 59%

Pollock 410 mg 59%

 Clams 287 mg 41%

Scallops 284 mg 41%

Salmon 274 mg 39%

Catfish 258 mg 37%

Mackere
236 mg 34%
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Crab 238 mg 34%

Crayfish 230 mg 33%

Some of these foods, like salmon, sardines and mackerel, are also good
sources of the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids that may protect
against cancer, heart disease and other chronic illnesses
(16, 20, 22, 25Trusted Source).

Many different types of seafood are rich in phosphorus. Cuttlefish provides the most,
with 493 mg of phosphorus per serving.