100 Most Acid Foods

When planning an alkalizing diet, it is good to see the extremes. This chart lists the most acidic foods. See which foods might cause you acid diet problems.

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Acid-Alkaline Lamb, Veal and Game Products Food Chart

Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Lamb, Veal and Game Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction. I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your …

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Acid-Alkaline Cereal Grains and Pasta Food Chart

Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Cereal Grains and Pasta food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction. I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, …

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Acid-Alkaline Beef Products Food Chart

Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Beef Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction. I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online …

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Acid-Alkaline Meals, Entrees, and Sidedishes Food Chart

Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Meals, Entrees, and Sidedishes food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction. I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, …

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Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction

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I’m transferring my acid-alkaline food chart series here to kick-off this website (see my food diary introduction for more – full site description and roadmap coming soon).

Please forgive the basic nature of these charts. They are deliberately designed to be an exercise in function over form. All the data that you need is included, but the extras that make this information easy-to-use are not ready yet. This is where you come in – tell me what features will make the acid-alkaline food charts easier for you to use, and I will build them for you.

Why Use Acid-Alkaline Food Charts?

Alkalizing your body (which essentially means ensuring your urine is alkaline) has many health benefits, though not as many as some merchants claim. Taking baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) works for many health problems. Unfortunately, it can raise blood pressure, so an alternative is useful.

This is where increasing your pH level through food comes in. There is a lot of information on the Internet about alkalizing diets and acid-alkaline balance. Much of this is confusing and sometimes contradictory.

First of all, the effect of food on the body is nothing to do with the pH of the food itself. The important measurement is how the food changes the pH of your body after it has been digested. Often sour foods like lemon juice will actually raise pH after digestion, making the body more alkaline.

Secondly, alkalizing the body with food does not mean that you must stop eating lots of different foods. The opposite is true. You must eat a wide variety of food, choosing acidifying foods as well as alkalizing ones, which, in total, have an overall alkalizing effect.

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100 Most Acid Foods

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The food high in acid list shows the 100 most acidifying foods from the USDA nutrition database. Some of these are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. They should not be avoided, but should be balanced by a greater quantity of alkaline producing foods.

To find suitable alkalizing foods, you can consult my 100 Most Alkaline Foods List (coming soon). For better variety, I’ve listed all foods by food group, and you can read about these in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

Remember that the table lists 100g portions of food. Many foods on this list are concentrated, and will normally be used in much smaller quantities – simply adjust the PRAL value to suit the amount used.

Beware of the high value for the top of the list. Baking powder can contain a range of organic and inorganic compounds that may distort the true PRAL value.

Food High In Acid: Top 100 List
FoodKcalPro teinCal ciumMag nes iumPhos phor ousPot ass iumPRALFood Group
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate510.1073643999185270.16Baked Products
Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, instant, dry mix3500.81143523683085.39Sweets
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, no added sodium34555.302112931474.59Sweets
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO38887.752004086210069.15Legumes and Legume Products
Soy protein isolate33880.69178397768163.22Legumes and Legume Products
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame19815.678212931455.06Sweets
Soy protein concentrate, crude protein basis (N x 6.25), produced by acid wash32863.6336314083945044.41Legumes and Legume Products
Vital wheat gluten37075.161422526010041.85Cereal Grains and Pasta
Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened33585.605522391641.76Sweets
Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash33158.1336314083945041.71Legumes and Legume Products
Egg, yolk, dried66634.252841392024441.66Dairy and Egg Products
Egg, whole, dried59447.352314283149339.50Dairy and Egg Products
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, without salt59220.0687127113948337.39Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added59220.0687127113948337.39Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed flour, partially defatted32648.061143466896737.15Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt61917.2157129115849136.87Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added61917.2157129115849136.87Nut and Seed Products
Whale, beluga, meat, dried (Alaska Native)32769.86226354980035.82Ethnic Foods
Milk, dry, nonfat, calcium reduced35435.5028060101168035.32Dairy and Egg Products
Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis32188.3217839776159035.27Legumes and Legume Products
Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)38956.191600891400100035.21Ethnic Foods
Egg, whole, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced61548.172224971551535.08Dairy and Egg Products
Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)48047.94364594832034.67Legumes and Legume Products
Steelhead trout, dried, flesh (Shoshone Bannock)38277.278584976172034.56Ethnic Foods
Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native)37162.44810851040108033.65Ethnic Foods
Seeds, sesame flour, low-fat33350.1414933875739733.51Nut and Seed Products
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix3565.30126891660127933.20Sweets
NABISCO, KNOX DRINKING GELATIN, Orange Flavor, with aspartame, low calorie, powder37567.206716421332.92Beverages
Snacks, pork skins, barbecue-flavor53857.9043022018032.17Snacks
Fish, salmon, chum, dried (Alaska Native)33860.881206765090031.67Ethnic Foods
Soy protein isolate, potassium type32680.6917839776159031.53Legumes and Legume Products
Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)27159.38146255081030.64Ethnic Foods
Cereals ready-to-eat, WAFFELOS4055.6028218158830.14Breakfast Cereals
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, without salt58219.3370129115585030.09Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added58219.3370129115585030.09Nut and Seed Products
Snacks, pork skins, plain54561.3030118512729.83Snacks
Cheese, pasteurized process, swiss, low fat17025.506842482718029.79Dairy and Egg Products
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted29062.82160133950145829.77Finfish and Shellfish Products
Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or american, fat-free14822.506893693628829.71Dairy and Egg Products
Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant3772.30124593823629.55Sweets
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted34235.62773506386829.53Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted38240.3215036281042529.44Nut and Seed Products
Cheese, pasteurized process, american, low fat18024.606842482718029.35Dairy and Egg Products
Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant3670.00628041529.30Sweets
Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, with added oil3860.00628041529.30Sweets
Cheese, parmesan, low sodium45641.6013765180710728.78Dairy and Egg Products
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt52232.9743534117280628.15Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, with salt added52232.9743534117280628.15Nut and Seed Products
Cheese, goat, hard type45230.52895547294827.88Dairy and Egg Products
Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat germ, toasted, plain38229.1045320114694727.86Breakfast Cereals
Cheese, parmesan, grated43138.4611093872912527.78Dairy and Egg Products
Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant3780.0020752827.63Sweets
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, partially dried (Alaska Native)27062.3896251096027.54Ethnic Foods
Cheese spread, pasteurized process, american, with di sodium phosphate29016.415622987524227.27Dairy and Egg Products
Fish, salmon, red (sockeye), smoked (Alaska Native)32756.94346457094027.14Ethnic Foods
Cheese, romano38731.801064417608626.99Dairy and Egg Products
Caribou, rump meat, partially dried (Alaska Native)26152.06146048071026.61Ethnic Foods
Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised25629.10182451227826.50Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or american, low sodium37522.206162274516226.46Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento37522.136142274416226.41Dairy and Egg Products
Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat20428.62282651528326.09Finfish and Shellfish Products
Cheese, parmesan, shredded41537.861253517359726.09Dairy and Egg Products
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, pan-fried53338.34123656159126.04Pork Products
Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant3770.001217051225.65Sweets
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KRETSCHMER Wheat Germ, Regular36631.43503131130109725.38Breakfast Cereals
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved50538.62113148049825.27Pork Products
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised22030.5782242022125.20Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, broiled, pan-fried or roasted54137.04113353356525.00Pork Products
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, broiled, pan-fried or roasted, reduced sodium54137.04113353356525.00Pork Products
Cheese, pasteurized process, swiss, with di sodium phosphate33424.737722976221624.98Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, parmesan, hard39235.751184446949224.72Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese product, pasteurized process, cheddar or american, reduced fat24017.605293382933024.63Dairy and Egg Products
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised19129.0862149735224.62Beef Products
Seeds, sesame flour, high-fat52630.7815936180742324.60Nut and Seed Products
Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant4340.908177219624.55Sweets
Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, cooked, braised12522.6742462743524.49Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat14931.709613365610624.22Dairy and Egg Products
Seeds, sunflower seed butter, without salt57919.661223697367224.17Nut and Seed Products
Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added57919.661223697367224.17Nut and Seed Products
Beef, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised27127.10162145324624.12Beef Products
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried54124.5443535117480724.04Nut and Seed Products
Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked54835.73103050653924.00Pork Products
Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified59217.401419579045923.81Nut and Seed Products
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised19228.4262046032923.43Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Cheese food, pasteurized process, american, with di sodium phosphate32819.615743175427923.38Dairy and Egg Products
Egg substitute, powder44455.503266547874423.32Dairy and Egg Products
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried19327.3772348335323.18Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried17526.5262248535122.91Beef Products
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby17324.35415164846622.64Dairy and Egg Products
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KRETSCHMER Honey Crunch Wheat Germ37226.5550272101196422.45Breakfast Cereals
Turkey bacon, cooked38229.6092946039522.35Poultry Products
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, braised16326.32292437215922.32Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Chicken, meatless22423.6435173355421.94Legumes and Legume Products
Fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame2170.4510473123949821.91Beverages
USDA Commodity,Bakery, Flour Mix4008.471872063012421.90Baked Products
USDA Commodity, Bakery , Flour Mix Low-fat3619.071812863314121.82Baked Products
Chicken, liver, all classes, cooked, pan-fried17225.78102744231521.53Poultry Products
Cornmeal, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched, white3348.283618680425521.52Cereal Grains and Pasta
Cornmeal, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched, yellow3348.283618680425521.52Cereal Grains and Pasta
Parmesan cheese topping, fat free37040.008004070060021.46Dairy and Egg Products

Remember: these tables help you make better food choices, but the only way to confirm they are having the desired effect is by measuring the pH (acidity/alkalinity) of your urine. This is a simple process using widely available pH test strips or meters.

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Acid-Alkaline Lamb, Veal and Game Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Lamb, Veal and Game Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Cereal Grains and Pasta Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Cereal Grains and Pasta food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Beef Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Beef Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Meals, Entrees, and Sidedishes Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Meals, Entrees, and Sidedishes food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Legumes and Legume Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Legumes and Legume Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Nut and Seed Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Nut and Seed Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Snacks Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Snacks Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Baked Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Baked Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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Acid-Alkaline Finfish and Shellfish Products Food Chart

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January 30, 2012

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Please see my explanation of the values for this acid-alkaline Finfish and Shellfish Products food chart, and related charts, in my Basic Acid Alkaline Food Chart Introduction.

I’ve started this food diary project with these acid-alkaline foods charts, and I will soon add many more features and benefits. I will provide you with your free, personal online food diary. These charts are basic, but the finished project will be rich with many features that allow you to manage your diet. I have many ideas for turning this basic information into an interactive service to help you plan your diet, but I also want your ideas. Your feedback will help me build this project quickly to provide you with better nutrition management tools.
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