Foods Highest in trans-Lycopene
Top 1 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk ranks #1 of 1 for trans-Lycopene, at 2UG per 100g.
What These trans-Lycopene Rankings Mean
This ranking surfaces the top 1 whole foods for trans-Lycopene, 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 trans-Lycopene, so amounts are reported in absolute terms (UG per 100g edible portion).
At the top of the ranking sits Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk, delivering 2UG per 100g. 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.
| # | Food | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 2 UG | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What food is highest in trans-Lycopene?
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk is the food highest in trans-Lycopene, with 2UG per 100g.
How much trans-Lycopene do I need per day?
There is no established FDA Daily Value for trans-Lycopene. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on appropriate intake levels.
What are good whole food sources of trans-Lycopene?
See the full ranking above for whole food sources of trans-Lycopene, based on USDA data.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.