Phenylalanine in Spices and Herbs

List of spices and herbs with a high phenylalanine content.

The amount of Percent Daily Value (DV) per 100 g
1 Mustard seed 1.17g 26.6%
2 Fenugreek seed 1.09g 24.8%
3 Caraway seed 0.87g 19.8%
4 Poppy seeds 0.76g 17.3%
5 Dill seed 0.67g 15.2%
6 Fennel seed 0.65g 14.8%
7 Turmeric 0.53g 12%
8 Oregano 0.45g 10.2%
9 Black pepper 0.45g 10.2%
10 Chili powder 0.37g 8.4%
11 Ground ginger 0.31g 7%
12 Clove 0.23g 5.2%
13 Peppermint 0.19g 4.3%
14 Rosemary 0.17g 3.9%
15 Spearmint 0.17g 3.9%
16 Mustard 0.16g 3.6%
17 Cinnamon 0.15g 3.4%
18 Basil 0.13g 3%
19 Dill weed 0.07g 1.6%
20 Ginger root 0.05g 1.1%
21 Salt 0g 0%
22 Cider vinegar 0g 0%
23 Cumin seed 0g 0%
24 Capers 0g 0%
25 Cardamom 0g 0%
26 Chervil 0g 0%
27 Bay leaf 0g 0%
28 Marjoram 0g 0%
29 Ground mace 0g 0%
30 Allspice 0g 0%
31 Anise seed 0g 0%
32 Coriander seeds 0g 0%
33 Celery seed 0g 0%
34 Thyme 0g 0%
35 Horseradish 0g 0%
36 Savory 0g 0%
37 Sage 0g 0%
38 Saffron 0g 0%
39 Tarragon 0g 0%