If you’ve been diagnosed with salicylate sensitivity, the best resource to have on hand is one that outlines the salicylate content of different foods. Being able to tailor your diet around your tolerance level is an important step in keeping symptoms at bay which is why I’ve created a table that enables you to filter foods based on their salicylate content:
- Negligible: below 0.99 mg/kg
- Low: 1.00 – 2.49 mg/kg
- Medium: 2.50 – 4.99 mg/kg
- High: 5.00 – 9.99 mg/kg
- Very High: 10.0 mg/kg and higher
| Food / Product | Food Group | Salicylate Level | Swain et al. 1985 (Free) | Wood et al. 2011 | Malakar et al. 2017 (Free + Bound) | Kęszycka et al. 2017 (Free) | Kęszycka et al. 2017 (Free + Bound) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Shoots, canned | Vegetables | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Choko | Vegetables | Negligible | 0.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Chinese Cabbage | Vegetables | Negligible | 0.337 mg/kg | 0.158 mg/kg | ||||
| Peeled White Potato | Vegetables | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Shallots | Vegetables | Negligible | 0.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Bartlett Pear in Sugar Syrup | Fresh Fruit | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Dandelion Cereal Coffee | Beverages | Negligible | 0.80 mg/L | |||||
| Akta-Vite Drinking Chocolate | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Milo | Beverages | Negligible | 0.10 mg/L | |||||
| Ovaltine | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Andronicus Instant Coffee | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Gin | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Vodka | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Whisky | Beverages | Negligible | 0 mg/L | |||||
| Poppyseed | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Saffron | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Soy Sauce | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Rice Wine Vinegar | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Malt Vinegar | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Baking Powder | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Baking Soda | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Caramel (Homemade) | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Carob Powder | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Citric Acid | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Cocoa Powder | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Corn Flour, Corn Starch, Maize Starch | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Cream of Tartar | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Dextrose | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Gelatin | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Malt | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Maltodextrin | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Maple Syrup | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | 0 mg/kg | ||||
| Marshmallow Fluff | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Pectin | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Psyllium Husks | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Salt | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Soy Lecithin | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Caster Sugar | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | 0 mg/kg | ||||
| White Sugar | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Icing Sugar | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Brown Sugar | Baking | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Xanthan Gum | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Dry Yeast | Baking | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Butter | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Canola Oil | Fats and Oils | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Cottonseed | Fats and Oils | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Olive Oil | Fats and Oils | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Palm Oil | Fats and Oils | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Rice Bran Oil | Fats and Oils | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Safflower Oil | Fats and Oils | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Soy Oil | Fats and Oils | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Sunflower Oil | Fats and Oils | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Blue Vein Cheese | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Camembert Cheese | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0.10 mg / kg | |||||
| White Cheddar Cheese | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Cottage Cheese | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Mozzarella | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Tasty Cheddar Cheese | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Cream | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Eggs | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Goat Milk | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Unknown | ||||||
| Milk | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Oat Milk | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Rice Milk | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Unknown | ||||||
| Soy Milk | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Unknown | ||||||
| Tofu | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Unknown | ||||||
| Yogurt | Dairy, Eggs and Substitutes | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Beef | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Chicken | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Kidney | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Lamb | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Liver | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Organ Meats | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Oysters | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Pork | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Prawns | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Rabbit | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Canned Salmon in Water | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Sausage Casing | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Scallops | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Shellfish | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Tripe | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Tuna in Water | Meat and Seafood | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Veal | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Arrowroot Powder | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Barley | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | 0.237 mg/kg | ||||
| Millet | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Quinoa | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| White Quinoa Flakes | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| White Quinoa Flour | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Arborio Rice | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Sushi Rice | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Rice Cereal | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Rice Paper | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Rice Noodles | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| White Rice Flour | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Rye | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Rye Flour | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Sago | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Tapioca | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Wheat | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | 0.189 mg/kg | ||||
| Black-Eyed Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Borlotti Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Brown Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0.02 mg/kg | |||||
| Chickpeas | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Lentils | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Lima Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Mung Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Pea Flour | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Pea Protein | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Soy Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0 mg/kg | |||||
| Soy Protein | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Yellow Split Pea | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | 0.2 mg/kg | |||||
| Black Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Butter Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Cannelini Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Haricot Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Pinto Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| White Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Negligible | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Plain Potato Crips | Snacks | Low | Data from RPAH. Crisps must be unseasoned and made with low salicylate oil | |||||
| Bean Sprouts | Vegetables | Low | 0.60 mg/kg | 1.28 mg/kg | ||||
| Bok Choy | Vegetables | Low | 1.84 mg/kg | |||||
| Carrots | Vegetables | Low | 2.30 mg/kg | 0.027 mg/kg | 0.231 mg/kg | |||
| Fennel Bulb | Vegetables | Low | 1.29 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Pimientos | Vegetables | Low | 1.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Pumpkin Marrow | Vegetables | Low | 1.70 mg/kg | |||||
| Pumpkin | Vegetables | Low | 1.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Frozen Spinach | Vegetables | Low | 1.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Turnip | Vegetables | Low | 1.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Red Delicious Apple | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.90 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Apricot Nectar | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Custard Apple | Fresh Fruit | Low | 2.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Figs | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Light Seedless Grape | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Papaya | Fresh Fruit | Low | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Canned Peach Nectar | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Pear | Fresh Fruit | Low | 0.23 mg/kg | |||||
| Blood Plum | Fresh Fruit | Low | 2.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Kelsey Plum | Fresh Fruit | Low | 0.90 mg/kg | |||||
| Tamarillo | Fresh Fruit | Low | 1.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Mountain Maid Apple Juice | Beverages | Low | 1.90 mg/L | |||||
| Tooheys Draught Beer | Beverages | Low | 1.90 mg/L | |||||
| Bambu Cereal Coffee | Beverages | Low | 1.50 mg/L | |||||
| Cider | Beverages | Low | 1.90 mg/L | |||||
| Decaf Instant Coffee | Beverages | Low | 0 mg/L | 2.05 mg/L | ||||
| Instant Coffee | Beverages | High | 1.20 - 8.40 mg/L | 2.04 mg/L | ||||
| Orange Juice | Beverages | Low | 1.80 mg/L | Juices don't generally specify which variety of fruit they use which can vary a lot in terms of salicylate content | ||||
| Pineapple Juice | Beverages | Low | 1.6 mg/L | Juices don't generally specify which variety of fruit they use which can vary a lot in terms of salicylate content | ||||
| English Breakfast Tea | Beverages | Low | 2.40 mg/L | |||||
| Peppermint Tea | Beverages | Low | 11.00 mg/L | 2.19 mg/L | ||||
| Tomato Juice | Beverages | Low | 1.0 - 1.8 mg/L | Juices don't generally specify which variety of fruit they use which can vary a lot in terms of salicylate content | ||||
| McWilliams Dry White Wine | Beverages | Low | 1.00 mg/L | |||||
| Hazelnuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 1.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Peanut Butter | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 2.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Peacans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 1.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Sesame Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 2.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Soy Flour | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 1.97 mg/kg | 2.006 mg/kg | ||||
| Green Split Pea | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 0 mg/kg | 0.71 mg/kg | 1.44 mg/kg | |||
| Sunflower Seed | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Low | 1.20 mg/kg | |||||
| White Rice | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Low | 0 mg/kg | 0.395 mg/kg | 1.23 mg/kg | |||
| Golden Syrup | Baking | Low | 1.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Molasses | Baking | Low | 2.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Coriander Leaves | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Low | 2.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Horseradish | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Low | 1.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Asparagus | Vegetables | Medium | 3.2 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Beetroot | Vegetables | Medium | 3.2 mg/kg | |||||
| Green Cabbage | Vegetables | Medium | 0 mg/kg | 2.55 mg/kg | 0.0196 mg/kg | 0.057 mg/kg | ||
| Celery | Vegetables | Medium | 0 mg/kg | 0.04 mg/kg | 2.79 mg/kg | .0412 mg/kg | 2.85 mg/kg | |
| Peeled Continental Cucumber | Vegetables | Medium | 2.93 mg/kg | |||||
| Peeled Eggplant | Vegetables | Medium | 3.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Fennel Tops | Vegetables | Medium | 3.67 mg/kg | |||||
| Leek | Vegetables | Medium | 0.80 mg/kg | 4.10 mg/kg | ||||
| Iceberg Lettuce | Vegetables | Medium | 0 mg/kg | 0.05 mg/kg | 2.69 mg/kg | |||
| Loquat | Vegetables | Medium | 0.80 mg/kg | 2.80 mg/kg | ||||
| Parsnip | Vegetables | Medium | 4.50 mg/kg | 3.90 mg/kg | ||||
| Sugar Snap Peas | Vegetables | Medium | 4.85 mg/kg | |||||
| Unpeeled White Potato | Vegetables | Medium | 1.20 mg/kg | 0.02 mg/kg | 4.64 mg/kg | |||
| Tomato | Vegetables | Medium | 1.30 mg/kg | 0.13 mg/kg | 3.18 mg/kg | |||
| Pink Lady Apple | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 2.93 mg/kg | |||||
| Peeled Golden Delicious Apple | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Unpeeled Golden Delicious Apple | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 0.80 mg/kg | 3.18 mg/kg | ||||
| Jonathan Apple | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Morello Sour Cherry | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Figs | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 2.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Lychee | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Pawpaw | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 0.80 mg/kg | 4.79 mg/kg | ||||
| Nashi Pear | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.23 mg/kg | |||||
| Peeled Packham Pear | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 0 mg/kg | 2.95 mg/kg | ||||
| Unpeeled William Pear | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 3.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Watermelon | Fresh Fruit | Medium | 4.80 mg/kg | 4.80 mg/kg | ||||
| Reschs Dinner Ale Beer | Beverages | Medium | 3.50 mg/L | |||||
| Brandy | Beverages | Medium | 4.00 mg/L | |||||
| Chamomile Tea | Beverages | Medium | 0.60 mg/L | 4.72 mg/L | ||||
| Reform Cereal Coffee | Beverages | Medium | 3.80 mg/L | |||||
| Coca-Cola | Beverages | Medium | 2.50 mg/L | |||||
| Coffee Brewed From Beans | Beverages | Medium | 4.50 mg/L | |||||
| Grapefruit Juice | Beverages | Medium | 4.20 mg/L | |||||
| Sherry | Beverages | Medium | 4.60 - 4.90 mg/L | |||||
| Decaf Tea Bag | Beverages | Medium | 3.70 mg/L | |||||
| Herbal Fruit Tea Bag | Beverages | Medium | 3.60 mg/L | |||||
| Rose Hip Tea Bag | Beverages | Medium | 4.00 mg/L | |||||
| Rosé | Beverages | Medium | 3.70 mg/L | |||||
| Vermouth | Beverages | Medium | 4.60 mg/L | |||||
| Brown Rice | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Medium | 0.459 mg/kg | 4.25 mg/kg | ||||
| Oats | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Medium | 0 mg/kg | 0.39 mg/kg | 2.74 mg/kg | |||
| Brazil Nuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Medium | 4.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Walnuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Medium | 3.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Basil Leaves | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Medium | 3.25 mg/kg | |||||
| Bonox Beef Extract | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Medium | 2.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Lemon Grass | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Medium | 3.59 mg/kg | |||||
| Mayonnaise | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Tabsco Pepper | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Medium | 4.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Malt Extract | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Baking Yeast | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Almond Oil | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Corn Oil | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Peanut Oil | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Alfalfa | Vegetables | High | 7.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Apple | Vegetables | High | 5.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Artichoke | Vegetables | Unknown | ||||||
| Asparagus | Vegetables | High | 1.40 mg/kg | 8.21 mg/kg | ||||
| Finger Bananas | Fresh Fruit | Unknown | ||||||
| Brussel Srpouts | Vegetables | High | 0.70 mg/kg | 8.60 mg/kg | ||||
| Red Capsicum | Vegetables | High | 0.04 mg/kg | 0.09 mg/kg | 8.85 mg/kg | |||
| Cauliflower | Vegetables | High | 1.60 mg/kg | 0.01 mg/kg | 5.86 mg/kg | 0.35 mg/kg | 5.44 mg/kg | |
| Peeled Common Cucumber | Vegetables | High | 0.02 mg/kg | 5.81 mg/kg | ||||
| Unpeeled Cucumber | Vegetables | High | 7.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Choy Sum | Vegetables | High | 6.89 mg/kg | |||||
| Unpeeled Eggplant | Vegetables | High | 8.80 mg/kg | 7.86 mg/kg | ||||
| Butter Lettuce | Vegetables | High | 8.79 mg/kg | |||||
| Button Mushroom | Vegetables | High | 2.40 mg/kg | 0.13 mg/kg | 8.16 mg/kg | |||
| Canned Okra | Vegetables | High | 5.90 mg/kg | |||||
| White Onion | Vegetables | High | 1.60 mg/kg | 0.08 mg/kg | 5.11 mg/kg | |||
| Green Chilli Pepper | Vegetables | High | 6.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Green Pepper | Vegetables | High | 6.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Rhubarb | Vegetables | High | 1.30 mg/kg | 6.91 mg/kg | ||||
| Swede | Vegetables | High | 0 mg/kg | 0.07 mg/kg | 9.40 mg/kg | |||
| Spinach | Vegetables | High | 5.80 mg/kg | 2.29 mg/kg | ||||
| Baby Squash | Vegetables | High | 6.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Butternut Squash | Vegetables | High | 8.69 mg/kg | |||||
| White Sweet Potato | Vegetables | High | 5.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Diced Tomato | Vegetables | High | 5.30 mg/kg | 0.13 mg/kg | 6.42 mg/kg | |||
| Cherry Tomato | Vegetables | High | 7.05 mg/kg | |||||
| Roma Tomato | Vegetables | High | 0.13 mg/kg | 5.02 mg/kg | ||||
| Tomato Soup | Vegetables | High | 3.20 - 5.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Watercress | Vegetables | High | 8.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Peeled Granny Smith Apple | Fresh Fruit | High | 5.90 mg/kg | 0.55 mg/kg | 9.70 mg/kg | |||
| Unpeeled Pink Lady Apple | Fresh Fruit | High | 9.02 mg/kg | |||||
| Avocado | Fresh Fruit | High | 6.00 mg/kg | 29.72 mg/kg | ||||
| Banana | Fresh Fruit | High | 0 mg/kg | 0.34 mg/kg | 5.39 mg/kg | |||
| Blueberry | Fresh Fruit | High | 0.57 mg/kg | 9.12 mg/kg | ||||
| Sweet Cherry | Fresh Fruit | High | 8.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Dried Figs | Fresh Fruit | High | 6.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Grapefruit | Fresh Fruit | High | 6.80 mg/kg | |||||
| Thompson Seedless Grape | Fresh Fruit | High | 0.02 mg/kg | 8.31 mg/kg | ||||
| Ralli Seedless Grape | Fresh Fruit | High | 0.02 mg/kg | 7.65 mg/kg | ||||
| Red Malaita Grape | Fresh Fruit | High | 9.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Lemon | Fresh Fruit | High | 1.80 mg/kg | 6.74 mg/kg | ||||
| Mango | Fresh Fruit | High | 1.10 mg/kg | 0.03 mg/kg | 7.09 mg/kg | |||
| Mulberry | Fresh Fruit | High | 7.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Mandarin | Fresh Fruit | High | 5.60 mg/kg | 2.70 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Peach | Fresh Fruit | High | 6.80 mg/kg | |||||
| White Peach | Fresh Fruit | High | 5.80 mg/kg | 0.12 mg/kg | 3.30 mg/kg | |||
| Persimmon | Fresh Fruit | High | 1.80 mg/kg | 5.91 mg/kg | ||||
| Tegan Blue Plum | Fresh Fruit | High | 6.35 mg/kg | |||||
| Tangelo | Fresh Fruit | High | 7.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Coffee | Beverages | High | 9.60 mg/L | |||||
| Cointreau | Beverages | High | 6.60 mg/L | |||||
| Red Grape Juice | Beverages | High | 8.80 mg/L | |||||
| Fruit Flavoured Drink | Beverages | Unknown | ||||||
| Fruit Juice | Beverages | Unknown | ||||||
| Vegetable Juice | Beverages | Unknown | ||||||
| Bundaberg Rum | Beverages | High | 7.60 mg/L | |||||
| Sweet Sherry | Beverages | High | 5.60 mg/L | |||||
| Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur | Beverages | High | 8.30 mg/L | |||||
| Wine | Beverages | High | 6.90 - 9.00 mg/L | |||||
| Macadamia Nuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | 5.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Pine Nuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | 5.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Pistachio Nuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | 5.50 mg/kg | |||||
| Acacia Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Chia Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Flax Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Hemp Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Linseeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Wattle Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Fennel Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | High | 8.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Gravy | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Marmite | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | High | 7.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Vegemite | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | High | 8.10 mg/kg | |||||
| Buckwheat Flour | Grains, Cereals and Starches | High | 0 mg/kg | 0.76 mg/kg | 9.44 mg/kg | |||
| Fruit, Nut, Honey, Coconut Flavoured Cereal | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Corn Breakfast Cereal | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Corn Flour | Grains, Cereals and Starches | High | 4.30 mg/kg | 0.79 mg/kg | 2.27 mg/kg | |||
| Maize | Grains, Cereals and Starches | High | 4.30 mg/kg | 0.79 mg/kg | 2.27 mg/kg | |||
| Polenta | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Unknown | ||||||
| Broad Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | 7.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Red Kidney Beans | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | High | 6.02 mg/kg | |||||
| Corn Syrup | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Raw Sugar | Baking | Unknown | ||||||
| Copha Shortening | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Sesame Oil | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Walnut Oil | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Canned Fish in Oil | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Fruit Flavoured Snacks | Snacks | Unknown | ||||||
| Pickled Food | Snacks | Unknown | ||||||
| Rocket Leaves | Vegetables | Very High | 15.62 mg/kg | |||||
| Beetroot | Vegetables | Very High | 1.80 mg/kg | 26.93 mg/kg | 0.134 mg/kg | 0.88 mg/kg | ||
| Brocolli | Vegetables | Very High | 6.50 mg/kg | 0 mg/kg | 11.01 mg/kg | 0.059 mg/kg | 0.963 mg/kg | |
| Chicory | Vegetables | Very High | 10.02 mg/kg | |||||
| Red Chili | Vegetables | Very High | 12.0 mg/kg | 6.57 mg/kg | ||||
| Corn on the Cob | Vegetables | Very High | 1.30 mg/kg | 16.48 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Cucumber | Vegetables | Very High | 61.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Green Beans | Vegetables | Very High | 1.10 mg/kg | 13.88 mg/kg | 0.066 mk/kg | 0.7104 mg/kg | ||
| Endive | Vegetables | Very High | 19.99 mg/kg | 3.85 mg/kg | ||||
| Cos Lettuce | Vegetables | Very High | 15.82 mg/kg | |||||
| Kale | Vegetables | Very High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Canned Champignon Mushrooms | Vegetables | Very High | 12.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Spanish Onion | Vegetables | Very High | 1.60 mg/kg | 12.85 mg/kg | ||||
| Green Peas | Vegetables | Very High | 0.40 mg/kg | 25.52 mg/kg | ||||
| Green Capsicum | Vegetables | Very High | 12.00 mg/kg | |||||
| Japanese Pumpkin | Vegetables | Very High | 11.19 mg/kg | |||||
| Radish | Vegetables | Very High | 12.40 mg/kg | 16.93 mg/kg | ||||
| Yellow Sweet Potato | Vegetables | Very High | 4.80 mg/kg | 21.15 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Tomato Paste | Vegetables | Very High | 4.30 - 14.4 mg/kg | 10.81 mg/kg | ||||
| Tomato Sauce | Vegetables | Very High | 9.40 - 24.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Sundried Tomato | Vegetables | Very High | 18.63 mg/kg | |||||
| Zucchini | Vegetables | Very High | 10.40 mg/kg | 6.13 mg/kg | 0.013 mg/kg | |||
| Apricots | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 25.8 mg/kg | 8.26 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Apricot | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 14.2 mg/kg | |||||
| Haas Avocado | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 29.72 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Blackberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 18.6 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Blueberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 20.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Cantaloupe | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 15.0 mg/kg | 0.11 mg/kg | 5.02 mg/kg | |||
| Cherry | Fresh Fruit | Unknown | ||||||
| Canned Cherry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 27.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Cranberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 16.4 mg/kg | |||||
| Cranberry Sauce | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 14.4 mg/kg | |||||
| Frozen Black Currents | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 30.06 mg/kg | |||||
| Frozen Red Currents | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 50.06 mg/kg | |||||
| Dried Dates | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 45.0 mg/kg | 36.90 mg/kg | ||||
| Dates | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 37.30 mg/kg | |||||
| Sultanas | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 18.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Guava | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 20.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Kiwi Fruit | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 3.20 mg/kg | 0.31 mg/kg | 16.61 mg/kg | |||
| Lime | Fresh Fruit | Very High | Data from RPAH | |||||
| Canned Loganberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 44.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Nectarine | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 4.90 mg/kg | 3.29 mg/kg | 13.28 mg/kg | |||
| Black Olives | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 3.40 mg/kg | 26.75 mg/kg | ||||
| Green Olives | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 12.90 mg/kg | |||||
| Passionfruit | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 1.40 mg/kg | 12.40 mg/kg | ||||
| Unpeeled Packham Pear | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 12.90 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Pineapple | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 13.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Pineapple | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 21.0 mg/kg | 7.29 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Plum | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 11.16 mg/kg | |||||
| Pomegranate | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 0.70 mg/kg | 15.17 mg/kg | ||||
| Canned Prunes | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 68.7 mg/kg | |||||
| Raspberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 51.4 mg/kg | 0.09 mg/kg | 10.52 mg/kg | |||
| Frozen Rapsberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 38.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Strawberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 13.60 mg/kg | 0.61 mg/kg | 6.98 mg/kg | |||
| Canned Youngberry | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 30.06 mg/kg | |||||
| Dried Fruit | Fresh Fruit | Unknown | ||||||
| Dom Bénédictine | Beverages | Very High | 90.4 mg/L | |||||
| Nature's Cuppa Cereal Coffee | Beverages | Very High | 22.26 mg/kg | |||||
| Champagne | Beverages | Very High | 10.2 mg/L | |||||
| Drambuie | Beverages | Very High | 16.8 mg/L | |||||
| Drinking Chocolate Powder | Beverages | Very High | 51.48 mg/L | |||||
| Port | Beverages | Very High | 14.0 - 42.0 mg/L | |||||
| Rum | Beverages | Very High | 12.8 mg/L | |||||
| Tea Bag | Beverages | Very High | 24.0 - 73.4 mg/L | |||||
| Tea Leaves | Beverages | Very High | 19.0 - 42.4 mg/L | |||||
| Rose Hip Syrup Tea | Beverages | Very High | 11.70 mg/L | |||||
| Almonds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Very High | 30.0 mg/kg | 47.09 mg/kg | ||||
| Cashews | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Very High | 0.70 mg/kg | 41.10 mg/kg | ||||
| Unshelled Peanuts | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Very High | 11.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Pumpkin Seeds | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Very High | 17.58 mg/kg | |||||
| Canned Water Chestnut | Legumes, Nuts and Seeds | Very High | 29.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Allspice Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 52.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Aniseed Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 228.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Basil Leaves Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 34.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Bay Leaf | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 25.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Canella Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 420.60 mg/kg | |||||
| Cardamom Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 77.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Caraway Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 28.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Cayenne Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 176.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Celery Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 101.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Chili Flakes | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 13.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Chili Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 13.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Chives | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 0.30 mg/kg | 20.16 mg/kg | ||||
| Cinnamon Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 152.0 mg/kg | 0.78 mg/kg | 57.24 mg/kg | |||
| Whole Cloves | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 57.4 mg/kg | |||||
| Coriander Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 207.18 mg/kg | |||||
| Cumin | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 450.0 mg/kg | 29.7 mg/kg | 604.97 mg/kg | |||
| Curry Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 2180.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Dill | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 69.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Dill Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 944.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Fenugreek Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 122.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Fish Paste | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Garam Masala Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 668.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Fresh Garlic | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 1 mg/kg | 17.05 mg/kg | ||||
| Fresh Ginger | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 45 mg/kg | 31.57 mg/kg | ||||
| Commercial Gravies and Sauces | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Mace Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 322.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Meat Paste | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Fresh Mint | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 94.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Mustard Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 260.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Nutmeg Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 24.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Oregano Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 660.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Paprika Hot Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 2030.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Sweet Paprika Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 57.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Black Pepper Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 62.0 mg/kg | 45.75 mg/kg | ||||
| White Pepper Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 11.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Pimiento Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 49.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Rosemary Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 680.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Sage Leaves | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 217.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Tarragon Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 348.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Thyme Leaves | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 1830.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Turmeric Powder | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 764.0 mg/kg | 20.88 mg/kg | 38.83 mg/kg | |||
| White Vinegar | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 11.3 mg/kg | |||||
| Wine Vinegar | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Worcestershire Sauce | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Very High | 643.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Yeast Extracts | Herbs, Spices and Condiments | Unknown | ||||||
| Buckwheat | Grains, Cereals and Starches | Very High | 12.26 mg/kg | 14.21 mg/kg | ||||
| Dried Coconut Flakes | Baking | Very High | 2.60 mg/kg | 22.26 mg/kg | ||||
| Honey | Baking | Very High | 39.0 - 112.40 mg/kg | |||||
| Raisins | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 66.20 mg/kg | |||||
| Sultanas | Fresh Fruit | Very High | 78.0 mg/kg | |||||
| Vanilla Bean Extract | Baking | Very High | 130.26 mg/kg | |||||
| Vanilla Essence | Baking | Very High | 14.4 mg/kg | |||||
| Licorice | Snacks | Very High | 79.6 - 97.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Peppermints | Snacks | Very High | 7.70 - 75.8 mg/kg | |||||
| Mint Flavoured Sweets | Snacks | Unknown | ||||||
| Fruit Flavours | Snacks | Unknown | ||||||
| Coconut Oil | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Olive Oil | Fats and Oils | Unknown | ||||||
| Luncheon Meats | Meat and Seafood | Unknown | ||||||
| Seasoned Meats | Meat and Seafood | Unknown |
How to use the table
To find the salicylate level of a particular food, you can search for it using the “search-box” or you can filter the results based on “food group” e.g. vegetables, baking, snacks and/or “salicylate level” e.g. low, medium, high.
Clicking on the little arrows in the header will sort columns alphabetically or by numerical value.
The data
The data in the table is derived from the following studies and resources:
- Swain et al. 1985
- Wood et al. 2011
- Malakar et al. 2017
- Kęszycka et al. 2017
- RPAH Elimination Diet Handbook
To determine whether a food is negligible, low, medium, high or very high in salicylates I have used data from the most recent study available. As you’ll see, there is a wide discrepancy between the salicylate levels of foods based on a number of factors which you can learn about in my post on making sense of salicylate food lists. One of the main factors which may contribute to the salicylate load is whether salicylates are in their free or bound form, a distinction that Malakar takes into account in his study.
Salicylate-Free Products
For a list of the best salicylate products see the following posts:
- Salicylate-free makeup and skincare
- Salicylate-free hair products
- Salicylate-free toiletries
- Salicylate-free cleaning products
Final thoughts
Research into the salicylate levels of foods is still ongoing and levels are constantly changing/being modified which is why I recommend the list be used as more of a guide than a hard and fast rule for navigating salicylate sensitivity. Before using any list, it’s also advisable to first show it to your healthcare provider so they can ascertain whether it aligns with your health goals.
I hope the list helps make navigating the tricky world of salicylate sensitivity a little easier and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Brigid xx
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