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Lysine-Arginine Food Database - Legume

Browse our database of foods in the Legume category and their Lysine and Arginine content. All values are for 100g of food.

Name ▲▼	Category ▲▼	Lysine (mg) ▲▼	Arginine (mg) ▲▼	Lysine/Arginine Ratio ▲▼
Black Beans	Legume	608	549	1.11
Cannellini Beans	Legume	166	197	0.843
Chickpeas	Legume	486	1300	0.37
Falafel	Legume	856	1280	0.67
Fava Beans	Legume	486	702	0.692
Hummus	Legume	290	750	0.387
Lentil Sprouts	Legume	711	610	1.165
Lentils	Legume	711	610	1.165
Lima Beans, Cooked	Legume	450	454	0.987
Mung Beans	Legume	490	492	0.996
Red Kidney Beans	Legume	607	475	1.278