Foods Highest in Fluoride

561 foods ranked by Fluoride per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in Fluoride, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Fluoride is a trace mineral best known for strengthening tooth enamel and preventing cavities. It becomes part of the enamel and helps it resist the acid that causes decay. Most dietary fluoride comes from fluoridated water and tea rather than from solid foods.

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Values per 100 g.

Food Fluoride
Tea, instant, sweetened with sugar, lemon-flavored, without added ascorbic acid, powder 584.00 mcg
Tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 372.90 mcg
Tea, instant, unsweetened, powder, prepared 335.40 mcg
Tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water, decaffeinated 269.20 mcg
Raisins, seedless 233.90 mcg
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 209.90 mcg
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white, Chardonnay 202.00 mcg
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white 202.00 mcg
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned 201.00 mcg
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried 166.00 mcg
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, all 153.30 mcg
Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid 138.00 mcg
Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid 138.00 mcg
Fish, fish portions and sticks, frozen, preheated 134.00 mcg
Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 132.00 mcg
Tea, ready-to-drink, ARIZONA iced tea, with lemon flavor 123.00 mcg
Tea, instant, sweetened with sugar, lemon-flavored, without added ascorbic acid, powder, prepared 115.80 mcg
Cream substitute, powdered 112.00 mcg
Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, fat-free, made with olestra 105.50 mcg
Snacks, potato chips, white, restructured, baked 105.50 mcg
Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 104.60 mcg
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red 104.60 mcg
Water, non-carbonated, bottles, natural fruit flavors, sweetened with low calorie sweetener 104.50 mcg
Gravy, beef, canned, ready-to-serve 99.20 mcg
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, with salt 94.60 mcg
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 93.40 mcg
Coffee, brewed from grounds, prepared with tap water 90.70 mcg
Tea, ready-to-drink, NESTLE, COOL NESTEA ice tea lemon flavor 89.90 mcg
Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops 88.90 mcg
Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener 88.90 mcg

Fluoridated tap water, brewed tea, seafood and some fluoride-rich produce. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

Fluoride — frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in Fluoride?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Tea, instant, sweetened with sugar, lemon-flavored, without added ascorbic acid, powder, Tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water, Tea, instant, unsweetened, powder, prepared, Tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water, decaffeinated and Raisins, seedless. See the full ranking above.

How much Fluoride do I need a day?

There is no FDA Daily Value. Adequate Intake is about 3 mg per day for women and 4 mg for men, much of it from fluoridated water.

What does Fluoride do?

Fluoride is a trace mineral best known for strengthening tooth enamel and preventing cavities. It becomes part of the enamel and helps it resist the acid that causes decay. Most dietary fluoride comes from fluoridated water and tea rather than from solid foods.

Can you have too much Fluoride?

Excess fluoride while teeth are forming can cause dental fluorosis — usually harmless white mottling on the teeth. Very high chronic intakes can affect bone.

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