Top High-Protein (>12g Protein/100g) Foods Highest in Beta-Cryptoxanthin (USDA Ranking)

High-protein muscle-supporting foods (>12g protein/100g) highest in Beta-Cryptoxanthin (µg per 100g), verified against the Wise Eating USDA Standard Reference catalog. Xanthophyll provitamin A carotenoid with high bioavailability from citrus and tropical fruits.

USDA Leaderboard: Top High-Protein (>12g Protein/100g) Foods Highest in Beta-Cryptoxanthin (USDA Ranking)

Click any food below to open its full 100+ nutrient profile (including 22 vitamins, 11 minerals, amino acids, omega-3s, PRAL acid load, and WHO baby feeding age). Top food in this category: Spices, chili powder (3490 µg per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Beta-Cryptoxanthin / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Spices, chili powder	3490 µg	100%	1238 µg	282 kcal · 13.5g P
#2	Tamales, masa and pork filling (Hopi)	342 µg	57%	204 µg	168 kcal · 13.2g P
#3	Baby Toddler yogurt melts	122 µg	20.3%	32.1 µg	380 kcal · 14.3g P
#4	Egg, yolk, dried	70 µg	11.7%	10.5 µg	669 kcal · 33.6g P
#5	Corn, dried, yellow (Northern Plains Indians)	61 µg	10.2%	14.6 µg	419 kcal · 14.5g P
#6	Fajita, beef or pork	53 µg	8.8%	22.9 µg	231 kcal · 12.1g P
#7	Chicken fricassee, Puerto Rican style	45 µg	7.5%	26.2 µg	172 kcal · 12.1g P
#8	Almond chicken	41 µg	6.8%	21 µg	195 kcal · 15.7g P
#9	Kung Pao beef	41 µg	6.8%	19 µg	216 kcal · 17.9g P
#10	Kung Pao pork	41 µg	6.8%	18.7 µg	219 kcal · 16.9g P
#11	Kung Pao shrimp	41 µg	6.8%	23.7 µg	173 kcal · 13.9g P
#12	Egg, whole, dried	36 µg	6%	6.08 µg	592 kcal · 48g P
#13	Egg, yolk only, raw	33 µg	5.5%	10.1 µg	328 kcal · 16.2g P
#14	Egg, yolk, raw, fresh	33 µg	5.5%	10.2 µg	322 kcal · 15.9g P
#15	Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, sugared, pasteurized	33 µg	5.5%	10.7 µg	307 kcal · 13.9g P
#16	Lamb or mutton loaf	33 µg	5.5%	17.2 µg	192 kcal · 14.1g P
#17	Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized	32 µg	5.3%	10.8 µg	296 kcal · 15.5g P
#18	Chicken nuggets, from frozen	28 µg	4.7%	9.4 µg	298 kcal · 13.4g P
#19	Beef shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes	27 µg	4.5%	22.1 µg	122 kcal · 14.8g P
#20	Lamb shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes	27 µg	4.5%	16.7 µg	162 kcal · 12g P
#21	Pork shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes	27 µg	4.5%	21.8 µg	124 kcal · 13.9g P
#22	Cheese, with wine	23 µg	3.8%	7.49 µg	307 kcal · 16.1g P
#23	Cheese, processed cheese food	23 µg	3.8%	7.49 µg	307 kcal · 16.1g P
#24	Liver, beef	21 µg	3.5%	12.1 µg	174 kcal · 26.3g P
#25	Pulled pork in barbecue sauce	19 µg	3.2%	11.3 µg	168 kcal · 13.2g P
#26	Beef salad	18 µg	3%	6.9 µg	261 kcal · 17.9g P
#27	Chicken or turkey salad, made with mayonnaise	18 µg	3%	7.66 µg	235 kcal · 13.9g P
#28	Ham or pork salad	18 µg	3%	7.83 µg	230 kcal · 13.3g P
#29	Chicken or turkey salad with egg	17 µg	2.8%	7.46 µg	228 kcal · 13.8g P
#30	Chicken or turkey salad, made with Italian dressing	17 µg	2.8%	11.6 µg	146 kcal · 13.6g P
#31	Chicken or turkey salad, made with creamy dressing	17 µg	2.8%	9.04 µg	188 kcal · 13.8g P
#32	Chicken or turkey salad, made with light mayonnaise	17 µg	2.8%	11.6 µg	146 kcal · 13.6g P
#33	Chicken with mole sauce	17 µg	2.8%	12.4 µg	137 kcal · 19g P
#34	Chili with chicken	17 µg	2.8%	17 µg	100 kcal · 14.1g P
#35	Cheese, American	14 µg	2.3%	4.12 µg	340 kcal · 16.8g P

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