Top 35 Foods Highest in Lycopene Per 100 Calories (Nutrient Density)

Maximize Lycopene (µg) while staying in a calorie deficit: USDA foods ranked by Lycopene delivered per 100 kcal of energy. Potent non-provitamin A carotenoid antioxidant concentrated in tomatoes, watermelon, and pink guava.

USDA Leaderboard: Top 35 Foods Highest in Lycopene Per 100 Calories (Nutrient Density)

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: Tomato products, canned, sauce (13895 µg per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Lycopene / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Tomato products, canned, sauce	13895 µg	100%	57896 µg	24 kcal · 1.2g P
#2	Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added	13895 µg	100%	57896 µg	24 kcal · 1.2g P
#3	Tomato juice, 100%	9037 µg	90.4%	39291 µg	23 kcal · 0.86g P
#4	Tomato juice, 100%, low sodium	9037 µg	90.4%	39291 µg	23 kcal · 0.86g P
#5	Tomato and vegetable juice, 100%	7119 µg	71.2%	32359 µg	22 kcal · 0.93g P
#6	Tomato juice cocktail	7119 µg	71.2%	32359 µg	22 kcal · 0.93g P
#7	Tomato powder	46260 µg	100%	15318 µg	302 kcal · 12.9g P
#8	Watermelon juice, 100%	4532 µg	45.3%	15107 µg	30 kcal · 0.61g P
#9	Soup, tomato, canned	5085 µg	50.8%	14956 µg	34 kcal · 0.63g P
#10	Tomatoes, raw	2813 µg	28.1%	14065 µg	20 kcal · 0.82g P
#11	Tomato chili sauce	12819 µg	100%	13934 µg	92 kcal · 2.5g P
#12	Tomatoes, cooked, as ingredient	3055 µg	30.6%	13886 µg	22 kcal · 1.1g P
#13	Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned	8625 µg	86.2%	11201 µg	77 kcal · 2.48g P
#14	Guava sauce, cooked	3909 µg	39.1%	10858 µg	36 kcal · 0.32g P
#15	Guava, raw	5204 µg	52%	7653 µg	68 kcal · 2.55g P
#16	Lobster gumbo	4159 µg	41.6%	7049 µg	59 kcal · 6.19g P
#17	Soup, cream of tomato	4918 µg	49.2%	7026 µg	70 kcal · 1.21g P
#18	Shrimp gumbo	4159 µg	41.6%	6818 µg	61 kcal · 6.52g P
#19	Pasta with tomato-based sauce and cheese	7734 µg	77.3%	6499 µg	119 kcal · 3.74g P
#20	Tomatoes, fresh, cooked	2958 µg	29.6%	5916 µg	50 kcal · 1.08g P
#21	Pasta with tomato-based sauce, home recipe	6115 µg	61.2%	5769 µg	106 kcal · 3.69g P
#22	Tomatoes, canned, cooked	2463 µg	24.6%	5728 µg	43 kcal · 0.82g P
#23	Tomato sauce, for use with vegetables	5558 µg	55.6%	5344 µg	104 kcal · 0.48g P
#24	Pasta with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat	5982 µg	59.8%	4985 µg	120 kcal · 3.61g P
#25	Fish with tomato-based sauce	3944 µg	39.4%	4930 µg	80 kcal · 16.3g P
#26	Stuffed shells, with chicken, with tomato sauce	6439 µg	64.4%	4735 µg	136 kcal · 10.8g P
#27	Beans and tomatoes, no added fat	4568 µg	45.7%	4523 µg	101 kcal · 6.37g P
#28	Melon, frozen	1511 µg	15.1%	4317 µg	35 kcal · 0.66g P
#29	Papaya, raw	1828 µg	18.3%	4251 µg	43 kcal · 0.47g P
#30	Chicken curry	4521 µg	45.2%	4225 µg	107 kcal · 6.48g P
#31	Eggplant with cheese and tomato sauce	3618 µg	36.2%	4020 µg	90 kcal · 6.16g P
#32	Beef curry	4517 µg	45.2%	3997 µg	113 kcal · 7.57g P
#33	Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, home recipe	4968 µg	49.7%	3974 µg	125 kcal · 5.86g P
#34	Pasta with tomato sauce, no meat, canned	2678 µg	26.8%	3772 µg	71 kcal · 2.22g P
#35	Lamb or mutton and potatoes with tomato-based sauce	4486 µg	44.9%	3560 µg	126 kcal · 5.26g P

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