Copper rich foods
In humans, copper is essential to the proper functioning of many organs and metabolic processes. Copper is incorporated into a variety of proteins and metalloenzymes, which perform essential metabolic functions.
Copper is necessary for the proper growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs.
Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, the metabolism of cholesterol and glucose, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes, which produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport. More about copper here.
For adults, the recommended daily intake is 0.9 mg. The recommended intake for pregnant women is 1 mg/day and for lactating women, it is 1.3 mg/day.
Below is a list of foods having the highest content of copper in milligrams (mg) per 100 grams of the food. The list also includes the number of kilocalories (kcal) and the copper content in milligrams (mg) per kcal, and the list is sorted with respect to the latter with the highest values at the top.
As you can see there are many foods having a high copper content per kcal. So if you are lacking in copper, you could easily correct the deficiency by eating some of these foods. Rather small amounts should be sufficient in most cases.
The list is made using ECstep’s Personal Nutrition Data Program and includes more than 100 of the copper richest foods. Commercial brand products are not included in this list.