Lysine and Arginine ratio in foods

Lysine and Arginine ratio in foods is an extremely important marker that allows to tailor a diet to a specific balance to achieve a desired effect in viral control, cardiovascular health, and brain health. It is important to remember that an abnormal shift in lysine and arginine ratio will result in developing of abnormal health conditions.

Do not completely avoid foods with arginine. For example, if your goal is to reduce a herpes virus breakouts due to excess of H202 and you drastically increase consumption of foods containing lysine, the excess lysine coupled with lysine supplements consumption can rapidly damage your pancreatic health. It will decrease detoxification pathways efficiency that help you, for example, excrete the toxins you inhale from toxic laundry vents that exhaust extremely toxic substances.

Vegetables

Lysine and arginine content is based on 200-calorie serving. Note that potassium rich vegetables such as spinach, red/sweet potatoes, kale and asparagus for example can raise intracellular calcium and trigger herpes reactivation.

Name	Lysine [mg]	Arginine [mg]	Ratio
Lettuce, iceberg, raw	343	214	1.602
Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned	269	169	1.591
Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed	57	38	1.500
Turnips, raw	257	173	1.485
Parsley, raw	1006	678	1.483
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked	1466	1006	1.457
Tomatoes, orange, raw	525	362	1.450
Gourd, white-flowered (calabash), cooked	267	187	1.427
Bamboo shoots, canned	937	674	1.390
Beets, raw	270	195	1.384
Bamboo shoots, raw	993	719	1.381
Mushrooms, white, raw	973	709	1.372
Beets, harvard, canned	82	60	1.366
Mushrooms, cooked	536	393	1.363
Celery, raw	338	250	1.352
Ginger root, raw	143	108	1.324
Potatoes, baking	283	214	1.320
Squash, summer	182	138	1.318
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw	300	233	1.287
Winged bean leaves, raw	616	481	1.280
Beans, kidney, mature seeds, cooked	956	748	1.278
Potatoes, hashed brown	137	108	1.268
Seaweed, kelp, raw	381	302	1.261
Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked boiled	743	593	1.252
Vinespinach, (basella), raw	905	737	1.227
Seaweed, wakame, raw	498	409	1.217
Beans, snap, green variety, canned	520	427	1.212
Beans, snap, green, frozen, all styles	435	365	1.191
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw	753	635	1.185
Beans, snap, canned, all styles, seasoned	500	429	1.165
Lentils, sprouted, raw	1343	1153	1.164
Lentils, sprouted, cooked	1382	1188	1.163
Cabbage, savoy, raw	969	845	1.146
Nopales, cooked	840	733	1.145
Purslane, raw	713	625	1.145
Dock, raw	1046	914	1.144
Asparagus, raw	1040	910	1.142
Asparagus, cooked	1027	900	1.141
Nopales, raw	737	650	1.133
Potatoes, frozen, french fried	113	101	1.118
Taro leaves, cooked	1117	1000	1.117
Cauliflower, raw	848	760	1.115
Cauliflower, cooked	861	774	1.112
Cornsalad, raw	962	867	1.109
Potato flour	231	210	1.100
Potato, sweet, cooked	61	56	1.089
Lotus root, cooked, boiled	173	161	1.074
Spinach, raw	1513	1409	1.073
Dock, cooked	1050	980	1.071
Kale, raw	788	736	1.070
Amaranth leaves, cooked	1039	990	1.049
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, sprouted, raw	964	922	1.045
Corn, sweet, white, canned,	206	197	1.045
Corn, sweet, yellow/white, raw	319	305	1.045
Coleslaw, home-prepared	185	179	1.033
Edamame, frozen, prepared	1221	1187	1.028
Turnip greens, cooked	740	720	1.027
Endive, raw	741	729	1.016
Beet greens, raw	582	573	1.015
Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked	812	804	1.009
Pumpkin pie mix, canned	113	112	1.008
Succotash, (corn and limas), cooked	535	533	1.003
Succotash, (corn and limas), raw	596	594	1.003
Leeks, cooked	271	271	1.000
Peppers, sweet, red, raw	232	232	1.000
Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed	56	56	1.000
Pickles, cucumber, sweet	68	68	1.000
Pumpkin, raw	415	415	1.000
Potatoes, red	242	242	1.000
Lima beans, immature seeds, cooked	732	741	0.987
Lima beans, immature seeds, canned	755	766	0.985
Broccoli, flower clusters, raw	1007	1036	0.972
Okra, raw	523	542	0.964
Peppers, jalapeno, canned	311	326	0.953
Carrots, baby, raw	189	200	0.945
Peppers, chili, green, canned	305	324	0.941
Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked	846	901	0.938
Yardlong bean, raw	783	834	0.938
Yardlong bean, cooked	706	753	0.937
Yardlong bean, cooked	706	753	0.937
Collards, raw	780	833	0.936
Collards, cooked	777	831	0.935
Peppers, sweet, green, red, cooked	293	314	0.933
Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried	291	314	0.926
Pimento, canned	426	461	0.924
Peppers, hungarian, raw	248	269	0.921
Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw	326	356	0.915
Mushrooms, portabella, raw	477	523	0.912
Cowpeas (Blackeyes), immature seeds, cooked	431	481	0.896
Watercress, raw	2436	2727	0.893
Vegetables, mixed, canned	472	533	0.885
Radishes, oriental, dried	290	337	0.860
Eggplant, cooked, boiled	223	263	0.847
Chard, swiss, raw	1042	1232	0.845
Beans, mung, mature seeds, sprouted, canned	1417	1683	0.841
Cabbage, savoy, cooked	708	850	0.832
Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw	475	575	0.826
Eggplant, raw	392	475	0.825
Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked	1010	1281	0.788
Seaweed, laver, raw	1268	1628	0.778
Brussels sprouts, cooked,	645	850	0.758
Brussels sprouts, raw	716	944	0.758
Peas and carrots, frozen	728	970	0.750
Seaweed, spirulina, raw	2400	3285	0.730
Pickle relish, sweet	25	35	0.714
Yambean (jicama), cooked, raw	137	195	0.702
Mushroom, oyster, raw	586	846	0.692
Shallots, freeze-dried	353	511	0.690
Chives, raw	1087	1580	0.687
Broccoli, raw	764	1124	0.679
Squash, winter	142	213	0.666
Pickles, cucumber, sour	254	382	0.664
Cucumber, with peel, raw	387	587	0.659
Taro, raw	120	184	0.652
Pickles, cucumber, sweet, low sodium	25	39	0.641
Burdock root, raw	186	292	0.636
Mustard greens, raw	946	1515	0.624
Cabbage, red, raw	316	536	0.589
Cabbage, raw	352	600	0.586
Sauerkraut, canned	326	558	0.584
Cabbage, cooked	374	643	0.581
Kohlrabi, raw	415	778	0.533
Kohlrabi, cooked	407	766	0.531
Chicory, witloof, raw	412	776	0.530
Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked	168	318	0.528
Potatoes, yams	88	190	0.466
Yam, raw	100	215	0.465
Mountain yam, hawaii, raw	155	334	0.464
Onion rings, breaded, par fried	69	149	0.463
Garlic, raw	366	851	0.430
Onions, raw	195	520	0.375
Onions, yellow, sauteed	58	155	0.374
Cassava, raw	55	171	0.321
Rutabagas, raw	217	822	0.263
Onions, sweet, raw	206	811	0.254

Spices and Herbs

Lysine and arginine content is based on 200-calorie serving

Name	Lysine [mg]	Arginine [mg]	Ratio
Dill weed, fresh	1144	660	1.733
Rosemary, fresh	218	134	1.626
Spices, cinnamon, ground	197	134	1.470
Spices, ginger, ground	172	130	1.323
Spices, fennel seed	439	394	1.114
Mustard, prepared, yellow	818	779	1.050
Basil, fresh	956	1017	0.940
Spearmint, dried	602	644	0.934
Spearmint, fresh	641	686	0.934
Spices, basil, dried	492	527	0.933
Peppermint, fresh	460	494	0.931
Spices, mustard seed, yellow	648	746	0.868
Spices, caraway seed	619	752	0.823
Spices, dill seed	681	828	0.822
Spices, fenugreek seed	1043	1526	0.683
Spices, poppy seed	363	741	0.489
Spices, onion powder	269	771	0.348
Spices, garlic powder	348	1009	0.344

Nuts and Seeds

Lysine and arginine content is based on 200-calorie Nuts and Seeds serving

Name	Lysine [mg]	Arginine [mg]	Ratio
Breadfruit seeds	597	517	1.154
Chestnuts	98	118	0.830
Beechnuts	98	118	0.830
Acorns	198	245	0.808
Lotus seeds	593	760	0.780
Pumpkin seed kernels	678	1491	0.655
Squash seed kernels	957	1471	0.650
Pistachio nuts	413	728	0.567
Ginkgo nuts	226	462	0.489
Breadnuttree seeds	240	506	0.474
Chia seeds	374	809	0.462
Flaxseed	323	721	0.447
Cashew nuts	336	768	0.437
Sunflower seed kernels	229	587	0.390
Cottonseed kernels	654	1740	0.375
Almond butter	159	596	0.266
Pilinuts-canarytree	103	422	0.244
Pecans	83	341	0.243
Sesame seeds	199	918	0.216
Walnuts, black	231	1171	0.197
Hazelnuts	122	644	0.189
Walnuts, English	130	697	0.186
Macadamia nuts	5	391	0.012

Fruits

Lysine and arginine content is based on 200-calorie raw fruit serving. Note that potassium rich fruits such as bananas, dried apricots, prunes, dates, figs, avocados, kiwis and tomatoes can raise intracellular calcium and trigger herpes reactivation.

Name	Lysine [mg]	Arginine [mg]	Ratio
Carambola, (starfruit)	497	135	3.681
Papayas	128	51	2.509
Sapodilla	94	41	2.292
Mangos	126	58	2.172
Apples without skin	54	25	2.160
Apricots	404	187	2.160
Apples with skin	46	23	2.000
Crabapples	66	34	1.941
Pears, asian	81	43	1.883
Plums	70	39	1.794
Cherries, sweet	102	57	1.789
Nectarines	73	41	1.780
Figs	81	46	1.760
Pears	59	34	1.735
Peaches	154	92	1.673
Loquats	98	60	1.633
Avocados Florida	245	165	1.484
Avocados California	154	104	1.480
Pineapple	104	76	1.368
Prunes	42	31	1.354
Persimmons, japanese	94	71	1.323
Persimmons, native	71	54	1.314
Longans	153	117	1.307
Melons, Honeydew	100	78	1.282
Watermelon	413	393	1.204
Guavas, common	212	191	1.109
Guavas, strawberry	46	43	1.069
Lime juice	128	120	1.066
Melons, cantaloupe	177	171	1.035
Bananas	112	110	1.018
Strawberries	162	175	0.925
Dates, medjool	39	43	0.906
Kiwi fruit, (chinese gooseberries)	200	266	0.751
Cranberries	170	244	0.725
Oranges, all varieties	200	277	0.722
Oranges, Florida	152	213	0.708
Plantains	98	177	0.553
Elderberries	71	129	0.550
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges)	121	257	0.470
Blueberries	46	130	0.353
Grapes, american type (slip skin)	42	137	0.306
Grapefruit	65	303	0.214
Grapes, red or green	78	377	0.206
Raisins, seedless	56	276	0.202

Grains & Pasta

Lysine and arginine content is based on 200-calorie grains and pasta serving

Name	Lysine [mg]	Arginine [mg]	Ratio
Wheat germ	816	1037	0.786
Rye flour	184	240	0.766
Wheat flour, white	130	171	0.760
Barley	137	184	0.744
Teff	205	282	0.726
Noodles, egg	199	278	0.715
Quinoa	398	567	0.701
Buckwheat	392	573	0.684
Macaroni	161	256	0.628
Spaghetti	161	256	0.628
Kamut	247	413	0.598
Spelt	242	407	0.594
Oat bran	618	1040	0.594
Bulgur	205	347	0.590
Pasta, corn	117	208	0.562
Millet	112	202	0.554
Rice, wild	337	610	0.552
Wheat bran	555	1006	0.551
Oatmeal (200g)	66	120	0.550
Triticale	217	399	0.543
Noodles, japanese, somen	118	226	0.522
Noodles, chinese, chow mein	61	117	0.521
Couscous	130	250	0.520
Rice, brown	164	325	0.504
Cornstarch	3	6	0.500
Rice, white	123	272	0.452
Cornmeal	58	132	0.439
Rice noodles, cooked	61	139	0.438
Tapioca	3	11	0.272