Foods Highest in Galactose

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

Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut ranks #1 of 50 for Galactose, at 5.6G per 100g.

What These Galactose Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Galactose, 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 Galactose, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (G per 100g edible portion).

At the top of the ranking sits Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut, delivering 5.6G per 100g. The top three (Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut, Dulce de Leche, Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) 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 Galactose sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut 5.6 G -
2 Dulce de Leche 1.0 G -
3 Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 0.91 G -
4 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim 0.86 G -
5 Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 0.85 G -
6 Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 0.85 G -
7 Beets, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids 0.80 G -
8 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim 0.78 G -
9 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded 0.75 G -
10 Yogurt, plain, whole milk 0.75 G -
11 Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) 0.70 G -
12 Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 0.70 G -
13 Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, vanilla, CHOBANI 0.68 G -
14 Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat 0.64 G -
15 Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 0.64 G -
16 Kefir, lowfat, strawberry, LIFEWAY 0.63 G -
17 Yogurt, Greek, vanilla, nonfat 0.60 G -
18 Yogurt, Greek, vanilla, lowfat 0.60 G -
19 Cherries, sweet, raw 0.59 G -
20 Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, strawberry, DANNON OIKOS 0.56 G -
21 Yogurt, Greek, strawberry, nonfat 0.55 G -
22 Yogurt, Greek, strawberry, DANNON OIKOS 0.54 G -
23 Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, vanilla, DANNON OIKOS 0.54 G -
24 Yogurt, Greek, strawberry, lowfat 0.53 G -
25 Mustard, prepared, yellow 0.52 G -
26 Yogurt, Greek, strawberry, nonfat 0.52 G -
27 BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, with cheese 0.51 G -
28 Cheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled 0.43 G -
29 T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, fried mozzarella 0.40 G -
30 Spices, onion powder 0.36 G -
31 Beans, navy, mature seeds, raw 0.34 G -
32 Restaurant, family style, fried mozzarella sticks 0.30 G -
33 Cheese, dry white, queso seco 0.30 G -
34 Cheese, dry white, queso seco 0.30 G -
35 Cheese, dry white, queso seco 0.30 G -
36 Salad Dressing, mayonnaise, light, SMART BALANCE, Omega Plus light 0.29 G -
37 APPLEBEE'S, mozzarella sticks 0.27 G -
38 LITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust 0.25 G -
39 Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked 0.24 G -
40 DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 0.23 G -
41 Spices, curry powder 0.21 G -
42 DIGIORNO Pizza, cheese topping, rising crust, frozen, baked 0.20 G -
43 DIGIORNO Pizza, supreme topping, rising crust, frozen, baked 0.20 G -
44 DIGIORNO Pizza, pepperoni topping, rising crust, frozen, baked 0.20 G -
45 Spices, mustard seed, ground 0.20 G -
46 PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust 0.20 G -
47 Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu), low sodium 0.20 G -
48 KFC, Coleslaw 0.19 G -
49 Spices, ginger, ground 0.19 G -
50 Babyfood, fruit, plums with tapioca, without ascorbic acid, strained 0.19 G -

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Galactose?

Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut is the food highest in Galactose, with 5.6G per 100g.

How much Galactose do I need per day?

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

What are good whole food sources of Galactose?

Top whole food sources of Galactose include Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut, Dulce de Leche, Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Galactose (no established DV) based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

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