Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) in Cheeses

List of cheeses with a high branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) content.

Food Amount
Parmesan cheese 7.80 g
Gruyere cheese 6.96 g
Romano cheese 6.94 g
Swiss cheese 6.64 g
Fontina cheese 5.97 g
Tilsit cheese 5.78 g
Edam cheese 5.69 g
Gouda cheese 5.68 g
Port De Salut cheese 5.64 g
Monterey cheese 5.50 g
Colby cheese 5.34 g
Cheshire cheese 5.25 g
Provolone cheese 5.03 g
Roquefort cheese 4.95 g
Muenster cheese 4.89 g
Asadero cheese 4.77 g
Limburger cheese 4.75 g
Blue cheese 4.60 g
Mozzarella cheese 4.59 g
Cheddar cheese 4.55 g
Anejo cheese 4.41 g
Queso Chihuahua cheese 4.36 g
Brie cheese 4.28 g
Goat cheese 4.24 g
Camembert cheese 4.09 g
Philadelphia cream cheese 3.64 g
Feta 3.26 g
Tempeh 3.23 g
Ricotta cheese 2.53 g
Gjetost cheese 2.28 g
Neufchatel cheese 2.12 g
Extra-firm tofu 1.80 g
Firm tofu 1.63 g
Tofu 1.43 g
Cream cheese 1.38 g
Queso Fresco cheese n/d
Cotija Cheese n/d