Foods Highest in Copper, Cu

Compiled by GetFoodFacts, Independent data publisher

Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted ranks #1 of 50 for Copper, Cu, at 370.0MG per 100g.

What These Copper, Cu Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Copper, Cu, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. There is no established FDA Daily Value for Copper, Cu, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (MG per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, delivering 370.0MG per 100g. The top three (Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Copper, Cu sources side-by-side

#	Food	Amount	% DV
1	Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted	370.0 MG	-
2	Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried	15.1 MG	-
3	Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised	14.9 MG	-
4	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried	14.6 MG	-
5	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised	14.3 MG	-
6	Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, cooked, soaked and fried	13.4 MG	-
7	Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	11.9 MG	-
8	Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, raw	11.4 MG	-
9	Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried	9.8 MG	-
10	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	9.8 MG	-
11	Goose, liver, raw	7.5 MG	-
12	Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised	7.1 MG	-
13	Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	7.0 MG	-
14	Seaweed, spirulina, dried	6.1 MG	-
15	Duck, domesticated, liver, raw	6.0 MG	-
16	Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products liver, cooked, boiled	5.7 MG	-
17	Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat	5.7 MG	-
18	Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	5.3 MG	-
19	Mushrooms, shiitake, dried	5.2 MG	-
20	Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, cooked, boiled	5.1 MG	-
21	Beef, New Zealand, imported, sweetbread, raw	5.1 MG	-
22	Pepeao, dried	5.1 MG	-
23	Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned	4.5 MG	-
24	Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, dry heat	4.4 MG	-
25	Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried	4.3 MG	-
26	Seeds, sesame butter, paste	4.2 MG	-
27	Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried	4.1 MG	-
28	Soy flour, defatted	4.1 MG	-
29	Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened	3.8 MG	-
30	Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali	3.6 MG	-
31	Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali	3.6 MG	-
32	Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares	3.2 MG	-
33	Soy flour, full-fat, raw	2.9 MG	-
34	Winged beans, mature seeds, raw	2.9 MG	-
35	Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw	2.9 MG	-
36	Moose, liver, braised (Alaska Native)	2.8 MG	-
37	Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat	2.7 MG	-
38	Beverages, Protein powder soy based	2.6 MG	-
39	Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted	2.6 MG	-
40	Beverages, nutritional shake mix, high protein, powder	2.5 MG	-
41	Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted	2.5 MG	-
42	Spices, mace, ground	2.5 MG	-
43	Snacks, soy chips or crisps, salted	2.5 MG	-
44	Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried	2.5 MG	-
45	Soy flour, full-fat, roasted	2.2 MG	-
46	Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, with salt added	2.2 MG	-
47	Nuts, cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added	2.2 MG	-
48	Nuts, cashew nuts, raw	2.2 MG	-
49	Nuts, cashew nuts, raw	2.2 MG	-
50	Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added	2.2 MG	-

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Copper, Cu?

Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted is the food highest in Copper, Cu, with 370.0MG per 100g.

How much Copper, Cu do I need per day?

There is no established FDA Daily Value for Copper, Cu. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.

What are good whole food sources of Copper, Cu?

Top whole food sources of Copper, Cu include Toddler drink, MEAD JOHNSON, PurAmino Toddler Powder, with ARA and DHA, not reconstituted, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried, Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.