What Foods Are High In Inositol?
The table below is from one of the most commonly cited research studies on the inositol content in food. It was published a by Clements & Darnell in 1980 after testing 487 foods using Gas-liquid chromatography. It is the most definitive list of high inositol foods.
So what foods are high in Inositol?
- fresh fruits, eg citrus and rock melon/ cantaloupe
- beans, eg pinto beans, kidney beans and peas.
- grains, eg bran
- nuts eg almonds (or peanut butter).
What was really interesting was designing a high myo-inositol rich diet to around 1800 calories per day yielded only 1.2 grams of inositol. That is way less than the 4g per day recommended for women with PCOS.
Here is the detail.
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Foods Containing Inositol
Vegetables
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, green shelled, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.93 | 193 |
| Beans, pole, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.75 | 175 |
| Beans, wax, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.44 | 144 |
| Artichoke, fresh | 1 Bud | 200 | 0.60 | 120 |
| Okra, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.17 | 117 |
| Artichoke heart, canned, SFa | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.16 | 116 |
| Beans, green, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.05 | 105 |
| Beans, green French style, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.87 | 87 |
| Eggplant, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.84 | 84 |
| Eggplant, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.84 | 84 |
| Brussels sprouts, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.81 | 81 |
| Artichoke, frozen | 1 Bud | 100 | 0.80 | 80 |
| Cabbage, savory, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Asparagus spears, SF, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.68 | 68 |
| Pepper, banana, fresh | 2 Pods | 50 | 1.35 | 67.5 |
| Squash, hubbard, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.66 | 66 |
| Greens, collard, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.64 | 64 |
| Tomato, juice, canned | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.48 | 57.6 |
| Pepper, green bell, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.57 | 57 |
| Beans, green French style, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.55 | 55 |
| Beans, green, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.55 | 55 |
| Tomato, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.54 | 54 |
| Squash, zucchini, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.53 | 53 |
| Beans, green, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.51 | 51 |
| Beans, snap, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.49 | 49 |
| Tomato sauce | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.81 | 48.6 |
| Tomato puree | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.77 | 46.2 |
| Eggplant, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.44 | 44 |
| Poke salad, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.43 | 43 |
| Beans, with pork, canned | 1/4 Cup | 50 | 0.86 | 43 |
| Greens, turnip, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.43 | 43 |
| Tomato, cherry, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.41 | 41 |
| Tomato, California, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Tomato, whole, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.38 | 38 |
| Asparagus, white, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.38 | 38 |
| Okra, fried, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.37 | 37 |
| Beans, Italian, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.35 | 35 |
| V8 juice | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.29 | 34.8 |
| Tomatoes, chopped, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.34 | 34 |
| Okra, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.33 | 33 |
| Squash, yellow, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.32 | 32 |
| Broccoli, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Peppers, Jalapeno, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Greens, collard, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Mushrooms, sliced, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.29 | 29 |
| Asparagus, green, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.29 | 29 |
| Pepper, green bell, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.29 | 29 |
| Asparagus, green spears, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.28 | 28 |
| Okra, whole, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.28 | 28 |
| Cabbage, Chinese, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.27 | 27 |
| Tomato juice, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.22 | 26.4 |
| Okra, cut, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.26 | 26 |
| Spinach, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Squash, yellow, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Mushrooms, stems and pieces, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.24 | 24 |
| Greens, mustard, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.23 | 23 |
| Lettuce, red leaf | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.22 | 22 |
| Cabbage, white, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.21 | 21 |
| Lettuce salad, tossed | 1 Cup | 100 | 0.18 | 18 |
| Cauliflower, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.18 | 18 |
| Greens, mustard, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Squash, green, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Lettuce, Romaine | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Greens, collard, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Tomato paste | 2 T | 30 | 0.51 | 15.3 |
| Cauliflower, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Cucumber, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Asparagus, green, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Greens, turnip, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.12 | 12 |
| Broccoli, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.12 | 12 |
| Greens, collard, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.12 | 12 |
| Avocado | 1/8 | 25 | 0.46 | 11.5 |
| Lettuce, Endive | 1/8 Head | 100 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Sauerkraut, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Broccoli, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Tomato aspic, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Radish, red, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Greens, mustard, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.09 | 9 |
| Cabbage, purple, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.09 | 9 |
| Mushrooms, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.09 | 9 |
| Spinach, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.08 | 8 |
| Greens, turnip, with turnips, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.08 | 8 |
| Greens, turnip, chopped, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.08 | 8 |
| Squash, yellow, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Squash, yellow, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.06 | 6 |
| Spinach, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.06 | 6 |
| Pepper, hot, fresh | 4 Pods | 10 | 0.59 | 5.9 |
| Celery, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Greens, turnip, frozen, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.04 | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 T | 10 | 0.22 | 2.2 |
Starchy Vegetables
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, Great Northern, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 4.4 | 440 |
| Beans, Great Northern, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 3.27 | 327 |
| Beans, pea navy, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 2.83 | 283 |
| Rutabaga, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 2.52 | 252 |
| Beans, dark red kidney, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 2.49 | 249 |
| Peas, large English, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 2.35 | 235 |
| Peas, small English, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.7 | 170 |
| Beans, green lima, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.46 | 146 |
| Peas, split green, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.28 | 128 |
| Beans, Great Northern, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.24 | 124 |
| Peas, blackeyed, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.17 | 117 |
| Peas, blackeyed, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.16 | 116 |
| Beans, small lima, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.1 | 110 |
| Peas and carrots, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.99 | 99 |
| Peas, purple hull, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.98 | 98 |
| Potato, white, baked, fresh | 1 | 100 | 0.97 | 97 |
| Peas, large English, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.95 | 95 |
| Pumpkin, canned | 3/4 Cup | 150 | 0.62 | 93 |
| Soybeans, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.88 | 88 |
| Peas, small green, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.85 | 85 |
| Carrots, canned | 1 Cup | 150 | 0.52 | 78 |
| Peas, small green, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.76 | 76 |
| Peas, crowder, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.7 | 70 |
| Beans, speckled lima, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.7 | 70 |
| Beans, light kidney, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.69 | 69 |
| Peas, field, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.68 | 68 |
| Squash, acorn, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.66 | 66 |
| Beans, navy, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.65 | 65 |
| Beans, pinto, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.64 | 640 |
| Beans, light kidney, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Potatoes, hash brown, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.57 | 57 |
| Beans, small lima, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.56 | 56 |
| Beans, speckled lima, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.55 | 55 |
| Peas, field, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.41 | 48 |
| Beans, lima, frozen, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.48 | 48 |
| Beans, butter, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.48 | 48 |
| Potatoes, white, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.47 | 47 |
| Potato, sweet, baked | 1/4 Cup | 50 | 0.92 | 46 |
| Onions, yellow, raw | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.44 | 44 |
| Beans, baby lima, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.42 | 42 |
| Onions, purple, raw | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.41 | 41 |
| Peas, green, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Beets, orange, SF | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.20 | 40 |
| Peas, blackeyed, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.39 | 39 |
| Peas, purple hull, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.38 | 38 |
| Peas, green, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.36 | 36 |
| Beans, large lima, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.35 | 35 |
| Beans, large lima, dried | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.36 | 36 |
| Peas, green split, dried | 1/4 Cup | 50 | 0.65 | 32.5 |
| Potatoes, instant | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Onions, green, fresh | 5 | 100 | 0.27 | 27 |
| Hominy, white, canned | 1/2 Cup | 60 | 0.43 | 25.8 |
| Carrots, fresh | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.12 | 24 |
| Beets, fresh | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.12 | 24 |
| Rutabaga, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.24 | 24 |
| Potatoes, au gratin, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.24 | 24 |
| Onions, white, fresh, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.24 | 24 |
| Onions, white, fresh, raw | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.23 | 23 |
| Beans, large lima, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.23 | 23 |
| Beans, pinto, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.23 | 23 |
| Lentils, dried | 1/4 Cup | 50 | 0.45 | 22.5 |
| Squash, acorn, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.22 | 22 |
| Potato, sweet, baked, fresh | 1/4 Cup | 50 | 0.42 | 21 |
| Potatoes, instant, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.21 | 21 |
| Carrots, SF | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Carrots, frozen | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.10 | 20 |
| Corn, yellow, whole kernel, canned | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.24 | 19.2 |
| Potatoes, mashed, fresh, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.19 | 19 |
| Beans, lima, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Corn, cream style, canned | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.20 | 16 |
| Beets, small whole, canned | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Onion, yellow, cooked | 1 Medium | 100 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Mixed vegetable, frozen, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.13 | 13 |
| Corn, yellow, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 60 | 0.21 | 12.6 |
| Corn, yellow cream, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.13 | 10.4 |
| Hominy, yellow, canned | 1/2 Cup | 60 | 0.17 | 10.2 |
| Corn, yellow, whole kernel, frozen | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.11 | 8.8 |
| Beets, fresh, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.12 | 12 |
| Corn, white cream, canned | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.07 | 5.6 |
| Mixed vegetable, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Beets, canned, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.02 | 2 |
| Carrot juice, SF | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.01 | 1.2 |
Fruits
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe, fresh | 1/4 | 100 | 3.55 | 355 |
| Orange, fresh | 1 | 100 | 3.07 | 307 |
| Grapefruit, fresh | 1/2 | 100 | 1.99 | 199 |
| Lime, fresh | 1 | 100 | 1.94 | 194 |
| Blackberry, canned, WP | 1/2 | 100 | 1.73 | 173 |
| Mandarin orange, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.49 | 149 |
| Kiwi fruit, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.36 | 136 |
| Nectarine, fresh | 1 | 100 | 1.18 | 118 |
| Grapefruit sections, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.17 | 117 |
| Mango, fresh | 1/2 | 100 | 0.99 | 99 |
| Prune, dried | 2 Medium | 20 | 4.7 | 94 |
| Cherries, dark, canned, WP | 10 | 65 | 1.27 | 82.6 |
| Peach, dried | 2 Medium | 50 | 1.64 | 82 |
| Pear, fresh | 1 | 100 | 0.73 | 73 |
| Watermelon, fresh | 1 Cup | 200 | 0.31 | 62 |
| Cherries, black bing, canned, WP | 10 | 100 | 0.59 | 59 |
| Peach, freestone, fresh | 1 | 100 | 0.58 | 58 |
| Mixed fruit, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.58 | 58 |
| Apricot, canned, WP | 4 Halves | 100 | 0.52 | 52 |
| Mixed fruits, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.49 | 49 |
| Watermelon, midget, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.48 | 48 |
| Melon, honeydew, fresh | 1/8 | 100 | 0.46 | 46 |
| Pear, bartlett, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.46 | 46 |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.43 | 43 |
| Peach, cling, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.34 | 34 |
| Pineapple, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.33 | 33 |
| Figs, calmyina, dried | 1 Small | 35 | 0.91 | 31.9 |
| Dates, dried | 2 | 20 | 1.52 | 30.4 |
| Plum, large red | 2 Medium | 100 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Strawberries, fresh | 3/4 Cup | 150 | 0.13 | 19.5 |
| Apple, yellow delicious, fresh | 1 | 80 | 0.24 | 19.2 |
| Peach, cling, fresh | 1 | 100 | 0.19 | 19 |
| Fruit cocktail, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.19 | 19 |
| Applesauce, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.18 | 18 |
| Pineapple, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Grapes, green, fresh | 20 | 100 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Cranberries, fresh | 1 Cup | 100 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Applesauce, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Apple, Rome, fresh | 1 Medium | 80 | 0.15 | 12 |
| Plum, purple, fresh | 2 Medium | 100 | 0.11 | 11 |
| Cherries, red, fresh | 5 Medium | 75 | 0.14 | 10.5 |
| Apples, dried, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.09 | 8.6 |
| Papaya, fresh | 1/3 | 100 | 0.08 | 8.1 |
| Apple, red delicious, fresh | 1 | 80 | 0.10 | 7.7 |
| Grapes, purple, fresh | 12 | 50 | 0.15 | 7.6 |
| Grapes, green, canned | 20 | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Cherries, red, canned, WP | 10 | 65 | 0.05 | 6.1 |
| Lemon peel, fresh | 1 T | 14 | 0.33 | 4.6 |
| Raisins, dried | 2 T | 20 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Plum, red, fresh | 8 Small | 100 | 0.03 | 3 |
| Cranberry sauce, SS | 1 T | 20 | 0.11 | 2.2 |
| Cherries, Royal Ann | 10 | 50 | 0.04 | 2 |
| Cranberry sauce, regular | 1 T | 20 | 0.02 | 0.4 |
| Plum, yellow, fresh | 2 Medium | 100 | <0.01 | 0.3 |
| Grapes, green, canned | 20 | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Cherries, black, canned, WP | 10 | 65 | 1.27 | 82.6 |
| Prune, dried | 2 Medium | 20 | 4.7 | 94 |
| Cherries, red, fresh | 10 | 100 | 0.41 | 41 |
| Peach, dried | 2 Medium | 50 | 1.64 | 82 |
| Cherries, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.35 | 135 |
| Blackberries, canned, WP | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.73 | 173 |
| Kiwi fruit, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.36 | 136 |
| Mango, fresh | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.99 | 99 |
| Prune, dried | 2 Medium | 20 | 4.7 | 94 |
| Cherries, dark, canned, WP | 10 | 65 | 1.27 | 82.6 |
| Apricot, canned, WP | 4 Halves | 100 | 0.52 | 52 |
| Grapefruit sections, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.17 | 117 |
| Nectarine, fresh | 1 | 100 | 1.18 | 118 |
| Mandarin orange, canned | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 1.49 | 149 |
| Orange, fresh | 1 | 100 | 3.07 | 307 |
| Lime, fresh | 1 | 100 | 1.94 | 194 |
| Grapefruit, fresh | 1/2 | 100 | 1.99 | 199 |
| Cantaloupe, fresh | 1/4 | 100 | 3.55 | 355 |
Fruit Juices
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit, frozen, concentrate | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 3.8 | 456 |
| Orange, frozen, concentrate | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 2.04 | 244.8 |
| Orange, canned | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 2 | 240 |
| Grapefruit, canned | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.41 | 49.2 |
| Orange, freshly squeezed | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.35 | 42 |
| Apple, frozen, concentrate | 1/3 Cup | 90 | 0.33 | 29.7 |
| Grape, frozen, concentrate | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.36 | 21.6 |
| Apple, canned | 1/3 Cup | 90 | 0.21 | 18.9 |
| Prune, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.26 | 15.6 |
| Apricot nectar, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.26 | 15.6 |
| Pineapple, canned | 1/3 Cup | 90 | 0.15 | 13.5 |
| Prune, unsweetened, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.22 | 13.2 |
| Lemon, canned | 1 T | 14 | 0.73 | 10.2 |
| Cranberry cocktail, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.07 | 4.2 |
| Lemon, fresh | 1 T | 14 | 0.30 | 4.2 |
| Cranberry, canned | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.03 | 3.6 |
| Peach nectar, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.01 | 0.6 |
| Cranapple, canned | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.01 | 0.6 |
Breads
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat, stone ground | 1 Slice | 25 | 11.5 | 287.5 |
| Bun, hamburger | 1/2 Bun | 20 | 4.78 | 95.6 |
| Pumpernickel | 1 Slice | 25 | 1.6 | 40 |
| Wheat, whole | 1 Slice | 25 | 1.42 | 35.5 |
| Pancake, low sodium | 1 | 40 | 0.67 | 26.8 |
| Bun, hot dog | 1/2 Bun | 20 | 1.15 | 23 |
| Bran, orowheat | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.81 | 20.3 |
| Grain, mixed whole | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.47 | 11.8 |
| Rye | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.47 | 11.8 |
| Rye, cocktail | 2 Slices | 30 | 0.39 | 11.7 |
| Biscuit | 1 | 35 | 0.31 | 10.9 |
| Pancake | 1 | 45 | 0.23 | 10.4 |
| Wheat, Roman meal | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.38 | 9.5 |
| Cornbread, dressing, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.08 | 8 |
| French | 1 Slice | 20 | 0.34 | 6.8 |
| Wheat, milled white | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.26 | 6.5 |
| Wheat, milled white, SF | 1 Slice | 25 | 0.25 | 6.3 |
| Biscuit, SF | 1 | 35 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Cornbread | 1 Slice | 35 | 0.14 | 4.9 |
| Roll, dinner, SF | 1 | 20 | 0.23 | 4.6 |
| Waffle | 1 | 20 | 0.22 | 4.4 |
| Muffin | 1 | 25 | 0.15 | 3.8 |
| French toast (with whole egg) | 1 Slice | 30 | 0.08 | 2.4 |
| Cornbread, SF | 1 Slice | 35 | 0.06 | 2.1 |
| Wheat starch | 1 Slice | 20 | 0.01 | 0.2 |
Cereals
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bran, 40% flakes, dry | 1/2 Cup | 20 | 2.74 | 54.8 |
| Oatmeal, long cooking, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.42 | 42 |
| Oatmeal, quick cooking, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.34 | 34 |
| Bran, raisin | 1/2 Cup | 20 | 1.07 | 21.4 |
| Flakes, “Team” | 1/2 Cup | 20 | 0.93 | 18.6 |
| Bran, “Cracklin” | 1/2 Cup | 20 | 0.67 | 13.4 |
| Grits, corn, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Wheat, shredded | 1 Biscuit | 22 | 0.35 | 7.7 |
| Wheat, cream, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Wheat, shredded, SF | 1 Biscuit | 22 | 0.23 | 5.1 |
| Corn flakes | 3/4 Cup | 20 | 0.06 | 1.2 |
| Corn flakes, SF | 3/4 Cup | 20 | 0.06 | 1.2 |
| Wheat, puffed, SF | 3/4 Cup | 10 | 0.08 | 0.8 |
| Rice, puffed, SF | 3/4 Cup | 10 | 0.05 | 0.5 |
| Barley, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 16 | 0.03 | 0.5 |
Crackers
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato chips | 10 | 30 | 0.73 | 21.9 |
| Potato chips, SF | 10 | 20 | 1.05 | 21 |
| Wheat thins | 7 | 20 | 0.89 | 17.8 |
| Potato chips, canned | 15 | 30 | 0.58 | 17.4 |
| Cheese nibs | 20 | 7 | 2.46 | 17.2 |
| Popcorn, popped | 1 Cup | 14 | 1.07 | 15 |
| Crackers, saltine | 5 | 20 | 0.47 | 9.4 |
| Wafers, vanilla | 6 | 20 | 0.23 | 4.6 |
| Crackers, soda, SF | 5 | 20 | 0.13 | 2.6 |
| Melba toast | 1 | 4 | 0.59 | 2.4 |
| Crackers, graham | 2 | 15 | 0.10 | 1.5 |
| Crackers, “Escort” snack | 6 | 20 | 0.05 | 1 |
Pasta & Rice
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.31 | 31 |
| Rice, brown, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 75 | 0.30 | 22.5 |
| Rice, wild, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 75 | 0.27 | 20.3 |
| Noodles, egg, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.18 | 18 |
| Rice, white, SF, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.17 | 13.6 |
| Rice, white, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 80 | 0.15 | 12 |
| Macaroni, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.05 | 5 |
| Rice, instant, cooked | 1/2 Cup | 75 | 0.02 | 1.5 |
Soups
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green pea, split, SF | 5 oz | 150 | 0.17 | 25.5 |
| Tomato, SF | 7 oz | 200 | 0.07 | 14 |
| Vegetable, SF | 7 oz | 200 | 0.06 | 12 |
| Vegetable, homemade, SF | 7 oz | 200 | 0.06 | 12 |
Beef
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver | 1 oz | 30 | 0.64 | 19.2 |
| Corned beef | 1 oz | 30 | 0.39 | 11.7 |
| Round, ground, broiled | 1 oz | 30 | 0.37 | 11.1 |
| Meat loaf, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Steak, sirloin, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Steak, round | 1 oz | 30 | 0.15 | 4.5 |
| Roast, choice | 1 oz | 30 | 0.15 | 4.5 |
| Roast, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.09 | 2.7 |
| Hamburger, broiled | 1 oz | 30 | 0.08 | 2.4 |
| Tips, braised | 1 oz | 30 | 0.07 | 2.1 |
| Steak, hamburger | 1 oz | 30 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
Lamb
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chop | 1 oz | 30 | 0.37 | 11.1 |
Pork
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 1 Slice | 10 | 0.23 | 2.3 |
| Chop, barbecue | 1 oz | 30 | 0.42 | 12.6 |
| Roast | 1 oz | 30 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Roast, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.19 | 5.7 |
| Liver | 1 oz | 30 | 0.17 | 5.1 |
| Chop, broiled | 1 oz | 30 | 0.14 | 4.2 |
| Chop, baked, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
Cold Cuts
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver cheese | 1 oz | 30 | 3.46 | 103.8 |
| Bologna | 1 oz | 30 | 0.94 | 28.2 |
| Vienna sausage | 1 oz | 30 | 0.81 | 24.3 |
| Souse | 1 oz | 30 | 0.54 | 16.2 |
| Salami | 1 oz | 30 | 0.42 | 12.6 |
| Luncheon loaf, spiced | 1 oz | 30 | 0.39 | 11.7 |
| Luncheon meat, fresh | 1 oz | 30 | 0.33 | 9.9 |
| Pastrami | 1 oz | 30 | 0.28 | 8.4 |
| Liver loaf | 1 oz | 30 | 0.22 | 6.6 |
| Corned beef, sliced | 1 oz | 30 | 0.19 | 5.7 |
| Luncheon meat, canned | 1 oz | 30 | 0.18 | 5.4 |
| Weiners | 1 oz | 30 | 0.16 | 4.8 |
| Ham, spiced | 1 oz | 30 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
| Ham, deviled, canned | 1 oz | 30 | 0.04 | 1.2 |
Poultry
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver, chicken | 1 oz | 30 | 1.31 | 39.3 |
| Chicken leg, baked, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.39 | 11.7 |
| Chicken breast, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Turkey, baked | 1 oz | 30 | 0.23 | 6.9 |
| Chicken, baked | 1 oz | 30 | 0.08 | 2.4 |
| Turkey breast, SF | 1 oz | 30 | 0.08 | 2.4 |
Fish
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oysters | 4 Medium | 45 | 0.25 | 11.3 |
| Tuna, WP, SF | 1/4 can | 60 | 0.15 | 9 |
| Tuna salad, SF | 1/4 can | 60 | 0.12 | 7.2 |
| Tuna, high protein in oil | 1/4 can | 60 | 0.11 | 6.6 |
| Sardine, herring in oil | 1 oz | 30 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Tuna, chunk light, WP | 1/4 can | 60 | 0.09 | 5.4 |
| Sardines | 1 oz | 30 | 0.12 | 3.6 |
| Trout, broiled | 1 oz | 30 | 0.11 | 3.3 |
| Shrimp, broiled | 5 Small | 45 | 0.07 | 3.2 |
| Crab | 1/4 can | 30 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
| Clam | 1 oz | 30 | 0.03 | 0.9 |
| White fish, broiled | 1 oz | 30 | 0.02 | 0.6 |
Eggs
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolk | 1 | 20 | 0.34 | 6.8 |
| Whole | 1 | 50 | 0.09 | 4.5 |
| Scrambled | 1 | 50 | 0.08 | 4 |
| White | 1 | 30 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
Milk & Dairy
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla ice cream | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.09 | 10.8 |
| Chocolate milk, low fat | 1 C | 240 | 0.19 | 45.6 |
| Yogurt, strawberry | 1 C | 240 | 0.16 | 38.4 |
| Yogurt, red raspberry | 1 C | 240 | 0.16 | 38.4 |
| Yogurt, coffee | 1 C | 240 | 0.09 | 21.6 |
| Yogurt, vanilla | 1 C | 240 | 0.09 | 21.6 |
| Yogurt, boysenberry | 1 C | 240 | 0.07 | 16.8 |
| Yogurt, plain | 1 C | 240 | 0.06 | 14.4 |
| Skim milk | 1 C | 240 | 0.04 | 9.6 |
| Whole milk, 4% butterfat | 1 C | 240 | 0.04 | 9.6 |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 1 T | 20 | 0.26 | 5.2 |
| Buttermilk, cultured | 1 C | 240 | 0.01 | 2.4 |
Cheeses
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar | 1 oz | 30 | 0.09 | 2.7 |
| American | 1 oz | 30 | 0.07 | 2.1 |
| Cream | 1 oz | 30 | 0.07 | 2.1 |
| Parmesan | 1 oz | 30 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
| Swiss | 1 oz | 30 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
| Mozzarella | 1 oz | 30 | 0.05 | 1.5 |
| Cottage, creamed | 1/4 can | 50 | 0.02 | 1 |
| Muenster | 1 oz | 30 | 0.03 | 0.9 |
| Low sodium | 1 oz | 30 | 0.02 | 0.6 |
| Cottage, low fat | 1/4 can | 50 | 0.01 | 0.5 |
Peanut Butter
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy | 2 T | 40 | 3.04 | 121.6 |
| Chunky | 2 T | 40 | 1.28 | 51.2 |
Nuts
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 8 | 15 | 2.78 | 41.7 |
| Peanuts, cooked | 12 | 15 | 1.34 | 20.1 |
| Peanuts, raw | 12 | 15 | 1.33 | 20 |
| Walnuts | 5 | 10 | 1.98 | 19.8 |
| Cashews | 5 | 15 | 0.81 | 12.2 |
| Coconut, grated | 1 T | 14 | 0.33 | 4.6 |
| Sunflower seeds | 1.5 T | 20 | 0.12 | 2.4 |
Other
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sour cream | 2 T | 28 | 0.76 | 21.3 |
| Salad dressing, Thousand Island | 1 T | 14 | 0.50 | 7 |
| Salad dressing, blue cheese | 1 T | 14 | 0.40 | 5.6 |
| Bacon | 1 Slice | 10 | 0.23 | 2.3 |
| Salad dressing, French, low calorie | 1 T | 14 | 0.08 | 1.1 |
| Salad dressing, blue cheese, low calorie | 1 T | 14 | 0.04 | 0.6 |
| Salad dressing, oil and vinegar | 1 T | 14 | 0.04 | 0.6 |
| Mayonnaise, low calorie | 1 T | 14 | 0.05 | 0.7 |
| Mayonnaise | 1 t | 5 | 0.04 | 0.2 |
| Hot sauce | 1 t | 5 | 0.25 | 1.3 |
| Olives, ripe | 2 Large | 20 | 0.10 | 2 |
| Olives, Spanish manzanilla | 5 Small | 30 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
Beverages
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit punch, canned | 1/2 can | 120 | 0.17 | 20.4 |
| Coffee, instant powder | 1 g | 1 | 6.46 | 6.5 |
| Cocoa mix, instant | 1 T | 15 | 0.31 | 4.7 |
| Fruit punch, SF | 1/2 can | 120 | 0.03 | 3.6 |
| Lemonade | 1/2 can | 120 | 0.02 | 2.4 |
| Orange soda, Shasta, SS | 1 | 200 | 0.01 | 2 |
| Pepsi, diet | 1 | 200 | 0.01 | 2 |
| Grapefruit soda, SS | 1 | 200 | 0.01 | 2 |
| Coffee, regular grind | 1 t | 5 | 0.05 | 0.3 |
| Ginger ale, SS | 1 | 200 | <0.01 | 0.2 |
| Canada Dry soda | 1 | 300 | <0.01 | 0.2 |
| Tea, regular leaves | 1 t | 5 | 0.03 | 0.2 |
| Kool-aid, powder | 1 t | 5 | <0.01 | Trace |
| Seven-Up | 1 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Cola drinks | 1 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Wild raspberry soda, SS | 1 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
Cakes
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry shortcake, SF | 1 Slice | 45 | 0.69 | 31.1 |
| Lemon, SF | 1 Slice | 45 | 0.19 | 8.6 |
| Chocolate, SF | 1 Slice | 45 | 0.18 | 8.1 |
| Sugar cookies, SF | 1 | 20 | 0.34 | 6.8 |
| Yellow cake, regular with sugar icing | 1 Slice | 45 | 0.05 | 2.3 |
| Angel food | 1 Slice | 50 | 0.02 | 1 |
Gelatin
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbet | 1/4 Cup | 60 | 0.07 | 4.2 |
| Gelatin, cubes, SF | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Gelatin, cubes, regular | 1/2 Cup | 100 | 0.07 | 7 |
Pies
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan, SF | 1 Slice | 160 | 0.64 | 102.4 |
| Lemon ice box, SF | 1 Slice | 160 | 0.63 | 100.8 |
| Chocolate cream, SF | 1 Slice | 165 | 0.52 | 85.8 |
| Cherry cobbler, SF | 1 Slice | 160 | 0.30 | 48 |
| Apple, SF | 1 Slice | 160 | 0.22 | 35.2 |
| Sweet potato, SF | 1 Slice | 160 | 0.20 | 32 |
Puddings
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry, low sodium | 1/2 Cup | 120 | 0.01 | 1.2 |
| Lemon, low sodium | 1/2 Cup | 120 | <0.01 | 0.2 |
Syrups
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 T | 14 | 0.33 | 4.6 |
| Pancake, SS | 1 T | 14 | 0.14 | 2 |
| Table, SS | 1 T | 14 | 0.09 | 1.3 |
| Pancake, regular | 1 T | 14 | 0.01 | 0.1 |
| Table, regular | 1 T | 14 | <0.01 | 0.1 |
Others
| Food | Serving Size | Serving Weight (g) | Inositol mg/g | Inositol mg/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Figurines” diet bar | 1 | 20 | 2.12 | 42.4 |
| Carob bar | 1 oz | 30 | 1.41 | 42.3 |
| Cucumber pickles, SF | 1 Slice | 30 | 0.30 | 9 |
| Catsup | 1 T | 14 | 0.38 | 5.3 |
| Bouillon cube, SF | 1 | 5 | 0.41 | 2.1 |
| Olives, ripe | 2 Large | 20 | 0.10 | 2 |
| Olives, Spanish manzanilla | 5 Small | 30 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
| Hot sauce | 1 t | 5 | 0.25 | 1.3 |
| Olives, Spanish | 5 Small | 25 | 0.02 | 0.5 |
| Coffee Rich creamer | 1 T | 14 | 0.01 | 0.1 |
Of course if calculating this is all too much and you don’t want to do the maths, then we can supply you with pure myo-inositol in powdered form.
Just mix 2g, a flattish 1/2 teaspoon, twice a day into water & drink when having breakfast and dinner.
References
Rex S. Clements, Jr.,3 M.D. and Betty Darnell, M.S., RD. Myo-inositol content of common foods: development of a high-myo-inositol diet. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 33: SEPTEMBER 1980. pp. 1954-1967

