Foods high in copper
The top 20 foods in our database by content per 100 g. Data from USDA FoodData Central.
The reference daily intake for women aged 19–50 is 0.9 mg. It differs for men and other age groups — the calculator works out yours.
Most per 100 g
| Food | 100 g | % of target | Cooked, 100 g | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef liver | 9.8 mg | 1,084% | — | — |
| Sesame seeds | 4.1 mg | 453% | — | tbsp (9 g): 0.37 mg |
| Cashews | 2.2 mg | 244% | — | handful (28 g): 0.62 mg |
| Squid | 1.9 mg | 210% | — | — |
| Sunflower seeds | 1.9 mg | 209% | — | tbsp (9 g): 0.17 mg |
| Brazil nuts | 1.7 mg | 193% | — | handful (28 g): 0.49 mg |
| Hazelnuts | 1.7 mg | 191% | — | handful (28 g): 0.48 mg |
| Soybeans | 1.7 mg | 184% | 0.41 mg | — |
| Pumpkin seeds | 1.3 mg | 149% | — | tbsp (8.6 g): 0.12 mg |
| Pine nuts | 1.3 mg | 147% | — | tbsp (8.6 g): 0.11 mg |
| Red lentils | 1.3 mg | 144% | — | — |
| Pistachios | 1.3 mg | 144% | — | handful (28 g): 0.36 mg |
| Flaxseed | 1.2 mg | 136% | — | tbsp (10 g): 0.12 mg |
| Walnuts | 1.2 mg | 134% | — | handful (28 g): 0.34 mg |
| White beans | 0.98 mg | 109% | 0.29 mg | — |
| Mung beans | 0.94 mg | 104% | 0.16 mg | — |
| Chia seeds | 0.92 mg | 102% | — | tbsp (12 g): 0.11 mg |
| Almonds | 0.91 mg | 101% | — | handful (28 g): 0.25 mg |
| Pinto beans | 0.89 mg | 99% | 0.22 mg | — |
| Black beans | 0.84 mg | 93% | 0.21 mg | — |
Values are for the food as sold: raw, and dry for grains and legumes. The “Cooked” column shows grains and legumes after boiling, accounting for water and losses. How other cooking methods change the food is shown on each food’s page.
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