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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2023; 29(4): 682-691
Published online Jan 28, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i4.682
Table 1 Content of sulfur, nitrate and nitrite in selected foods
Food category
Specific food
Sulfur amino acids (cysteine + methionine)1, mg/100 g
Sulfates2, mg/100 g/mL
Nitrate3, mg/kg
Nitrite3, mg/kg
High sulfur amino acids foodsBeef239---
Chicken291---
Turkey269---
Tuna268---
Prawns189---
Eggs162---
Cheese, hard174---
High sulfites foodsDried apricots-300--
Dried apples-490--
Commercial bread-80-150--
Wine-38--
High sulfates foodsCabbage-84--
Broccoli-90--
Cauliflower-50--
Brussels sprouts-93--
High nitrates foodsLettuce--2351-
Celery--2110-
Spinach--1509-
Leek--841-
High nitrites foodsSausages, boiled---40
Poultry meat---32
Beef---59
Bacon---86