Foods Highest in Galactose
1,147 foods ranked by Galactose per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Galactose, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Galactose is a simple sugar that, together with glucose, makes up lactose in milk. After digestion the liver converts galactose into glucose for energy. The body also attaches it to proteins and fats to build important structural molecules.
Read the full Galactose guideValues per 100 g.
Milk and dairy (as part of lactose); small amounts in some fruits and vegetables. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Galactose — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Galactose?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Formulated bar, SLIM-FAST OPTIMA meal bar, milk chocolate peanut, Honey, Dulce de Leche, Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim and Celery, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. See the full ranking above.
How much Galactose do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value for galactose; it falls within total sugars and carbohydrate.
What does Galactose do?
Galactose is a simple sugar that, together with glucose, makes up lactose in milk. After digestion the liver converts galactose into glucose for energy. The body also attaches it to proteins and fats to build important structural molecules.