Arginine:Lysine in Foods, Nuts & Seeds
Advanced Level of Diet on Miryai Mt.
The Importance of Balancing Arginine and Lysine in the Context of Viral Infections
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant illness and death worldwide, and finding effective treatments for similar plagues is important. Most clinical trials have focused on antiviral therapies or immune system modulation for severe cases of COVID-19. Another potential approach is to disrupt the relationship between the host and the virus by limiting the availability of certain amino acids, a strategy that has been successful in cancer treatment. Many viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus, need arginine to replicate and are inhibited by lysine. You can significantly reduce your viral load by ensuring that every meal and snack you consume has more lysine than arginine.

Arginine, an amino acid, has been found to be essential for the life cycle of many viruses in laboratory studies. As a result, depleting arginine levels may be an effective way to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers are exploring the use of arginine-metabolizing enzymes to create a low-arginine environment that could help treat COVID-19 and other viral diseases.
 

"The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a source of significant morbidity and death worldwide, and effective treatments are urgently needed. Clinical trials have focused largely on direct antiviral therapies or on immunomodulation in patients with severe manifestations of COVID-19. One therapeutic approach that remains to be clinically investigated is disruption of the host-virus relationship through amino acid restriction, a strategy used successfully in the setting of cancer treatment. Arginine is an amino acid that has been shown in nonclinical studies to be essential in the life cycle of many viruses. Therefore, arginine depletion may be an effective therapeutic approach against SARS-CoV-2. Several arginine-metabolizing enzymes in clinical development may be a viable approach to induce a low arginine environment to treat COVID-19 and other viral diseases." - Arginine depletion as a therapeutic approach for patients with COVID-19


Salad dressing and nut and seed cheeses are best made from whole nuts and seeds or avocados rather than extracted oil. The exception may be for those with a high viral load in their body which is agravated by the high levels of arginine in nuts and seeds or during times of pandemic spread of viral diseases like Covid. Arginine is needed by viruses, whether it be the common cold, herpes, covid, or some other viral load,  in order to replicate:
 

"Arginine is an essential requirement for the replication of viruses and progression of viral infections." - Archard LC, Williamson JD. The effect of arginine deprivation on the replication of vaccinia virus. J Gen Virol 1971;12(3):249-258.


For these individuals, the use of oils, such as flax oil with 0 arginine may be preferred to the normally more healthy flax meal, nut and seed options. When it comes to arginine, having equal or greater amounts of lysine negates its negative effects. It does not matter how much arginine is in a food, or its ratios, as long as the total amount of lysine in a meal equals or exceeds the total amount of arginine:
 

"A great many viruses including HSV and Cytomeglavirus require Arginine to replicate and are inhibited by Lysine. You can drastically reduce your viral load by making sure that every meal (and every snack) you eat contains more Lysine than Arginine." - Daniel Preston


An alternative to limiting or avoiding nuts and seeds altogether is to limit their use to the amount of extra lysine in any meal (as done in the 5 Day Balanced Menu) or to add inexpensive  l-lysine powder, bought in bulk,  to the nut or seed butters used as salad dressings to counteract their high arginine levels. 1/3 a teaspoon is enough to counteract the arginine in a tablespoon of even the most arginine filled nuts like hemp and pepitas. Less lysine powder, and sometimes just the strong lysine presence in certain foods, can negate the arginine in measured amounts of nuts and seeds, as shown below (+ indicates an excess of Lysine, - indicates an excess of arginine over lysine in mg) :
 
 



Select Foods: Lysine(+) and Arginine(-) Levels 

BREAKFAST 2 tbs/.6k  Espresso/Coffee/Tea (0) .5c/40k Soymilk (-68) (Days 2, 3, 4) .33c/150k Dry Oats (-12) (Days 4, 5, 1) 1/90k  Banana (+3) 1/12c/25k Strawberry (-1) .75c/60 Wild Blueberry (-18) c/55k Peach  (+10) 2 tbs/102k Maple Syrup (0) 1 tsp/6k Cinammon (+2) Green Drink 1c/44k Parsely or 2.5c Lettuce (+72) .1/100k Apple/Pear (+12) -78 more arginine from breakfast, +84 lysine from green drink = (+6)     SAUCES Days 5, 1, 2 1 tbs/82k  Sesame tahini -294mg (tsp -98) Water 1 tbs Lemon Juice + (+436 mg lysine per 1/4 tsp Lysine powder) Days 3,4,5 1 tbs/80k Cashew -215mg, (-72 tsp)  Water 1 tbs Lemon Juice  + (+218mg lysine per 1/8 tsp Lysine powder)

SALADS/DINNER CABBAGE SALAD +AVO (Mexican/Italian Days 4-5) 3c/66k Cabbage (-24) 1c/32k Tomato (+23) 1c/45 Carrot (+11) .5c/30k Beet (+23) 1/240k Avocado (+88) as guacamole 1tbs/120k Flax Oil (0) 1tbs/5 Rice Vinegar (0) +122 = Lysine for: 1.5 tsp Sunflower/Cashew/Brazil or .6 tsp Pepitas LETTUCE SALAD + AVO (Asian Day 1) 4c/32k Romain Lettuce (+116) 1c/32k Tomato (+23) 1c/45 Carrot (+11) .5c/30k Beet (+23) 1/240k Avocado (+88) 1tbs/120k Camelina Oil (0) 1tbs/5 Rice Vinegar (0) +261 = Lysine for: 3 tsp Walnut to replace oil LETTUCE SALAD  (MidEast/Indian Days 2-3) 4c/32k Romain Lettuce (+116) 1c/32k Tomato (+23) 1c/45 Carrot (+11) .5c/30k Beet (+23) 1tbs/120k Camelina or Flax Oil (0)* 1tbs/5 Rice Vinegar (0) *+173 = Lysine for:  3 tsp Pecan/Pistacio to replace oil Hummus* 1c Cannelini Beans (+79) 1 tsp sesame tahini (-98) 1 tsp cumin .5 tbsp/5 Tamari (+29) (To add more tahini, follow the recipee under sauces) +10 Lysine by using cannelini instead of chickpea

EXCESS ARGININE in NUTS & SEEDS Days 1,2,3 1 tbs/21k Poppy -81mg per tbsp, 27mg per tsp 1 tbs/25k Ginko 1 tbs/100k Pecan -126mg, -42 tsp  1 tbs/100k Macadamia -196mg, -65mg tsp  1 tbs/47k Sunflower -205mg, -68mg tsp 1 tbs/90 Hazel -254mg -85 tsp 1 tbs/95k Walnut -264mg, -88 tsp  Days 2,3,4 1 tbs/80k Peanut -281mg (tsp -94)  1 tbs/80 Pistacio -142mg, 47 tsp  1 tbs/80k Cashew -215mg, -72 tsp  Days 3,4,5 1 tbs/63-95k  Pine nuts -116  1 tbs/33k Flax meal -151mg, -50mg tsp  1 tbs/95k Brazil -240mg, -80 tsp  Days 1,4,5 1 tbs/45k Hemp -465mg (tsp -155)  1 tbs/56k Pepitas -585mg (tsp -195)  1 tbs/80k Almond -270mg (tsp -90) Days 1,2,5 1 tbs/82k  Sesame -294mg (tsp -98)  1 tbs/65k  Chia -167mg  (tsp -56) (580mg lysine per 1/3 tsp Lysine powder) (218mg lysine per 1/8 tsp Lysine powder) Healthiest nuts by nutrients: 1st: Pecan, 2nd: Walnuts, Hazelnut, Pistacios, Almonds.... Best for Omega3 : Flax, Chia, Camelina, Walnut Best for Lignans: Flax, Sesame Best for Selenium: Brazil Easiest to row farm: Sunflower, Pepitas,Peanut Easiest Nut Tree in PNW: Pecan, Walnut, Hazelnut, Almond Lowest Arginine to Lysine ratio: Poppy, Pecan, Pinenut, Pistachio

HIGH LYSINE FOODS 1c/225k Kidney Bean (+103) 1c/224k Black Bean (+82) .5c Spouted Lentil (99g/115k)  .33c Cannellini(55g/79k)(+27)bread) (+48) 1c/227k Cannellini Beans (+79) .66c/152k Misc. Common Beans (+56) 1c/44k Green Bean (+16) 1c/41k Snowpeas (+67) 1c/136k Potato (+100) 1c/92k Sw Potato (+14) .25c/17k Enchillada Sauce (0) .5c/15k Bell Pepper (+9) .5c/76k Tomato Sauce (+44) .25c/45k Sundry Tomato (+24) 1c/8k Romain Lettuce (+5 to +29) 1c Spinach (60g/14k) (+7 to 14) .5c/15k Zucchini (+7) 1 tbsp/11 Tamari (+59) 1/240k Avocado (+88) Lg fig (+8) 1c Mango  (+23) 1c/44k Parsely (+72) 1c/45 Carrot (+11) 1c/90k Carrot Juice (+2) 1c/80k Celery Juice (+8) 1c Beets (+42) 1c/40k Asparagus (+22) 1c/60k Artichoke Hearts (+8) 1c Pac Choi (+9) .5c Bok Choi/Kale (42g/5k) (+5)  .66c/24 Kale (+7) 1c Bamboo shoots (+22) .5c Papaya (70g/28k) (+21) .5c Pinapple (82g/41k ) (+12) 1c Peaches (154g/60k)(+18) .5c/115k  Carob (+32) 1 tbs Nutritional yeast  (+20) 1 tbs/18k Ginger (+4)

HIGH ARGININE FOODS 2/140k Tortillas (-29) 1c/230k Brown Rice (-196) 100g dry Black rice (-283) 1c/207k Millet (-95) .5c/221k Dry Polenta (-108) .75c/150k Rice Noodles (-109) 1c/113k Soba (-112) .5c Buckwheat cooked (84g/77k)  (-65) .33c Cooked Amaranth (82g/84k) (-71) .5c/325k Duram Pasta (-122) 1c(120g) wheat flour (-316) 1 Slice Rye/Wheat/Triticale Bread 29g/82k each (-30)  .75c Quinoa (139g/167k)  ( fermented  bread) (-140) 1c/286k Chickpeas (-325/396) 1c/230k Lentils (-232) (Beluga may be different) .25c/33 Soy Curls (-26) .66c/100k Kabocha Squash (-45) 1c/35k Eggplant (-7) 4.5 tsp olive oil (-0)  1 Tbs(3sm) Olives (8g/10k) (-3)  .5c/25k Leek (0) .5c/32k Onions (-52) .5c/18k Chard (-17) 1c/50k Brocolli (-8) 1c/12k Brussels (-10/-58) 1c/50k Collards (-13) 1/21k Radish (-6) 1oz Rutabhaga (28g/10k) (-31) .5c Mustard Greens (70g/10k) (-43) .5c/75k Pineapple (-56) 1c/108k Orange Juice (-125) 1c Grapefruit Juice (247g/96k) (-70) Grapefruit  1/2 (-83) 1 tbs/15k Lemon (-1) 1c Kiwi (-35) 100g/477k  Dark Chocolate (-1), Cocoa Butter = (0) 1 tbsp/28k Miso Paste (-33) coconut aminos (.03g/100 g in sap) 1c/143k Jackfruit (-169)

*Hummus made with 1c White Kidney beans instead of chickpeas has enough lysine to counter balance  the arginine in 1 tsp sesame tahini, additional omega 3 can come from the addition of flax oil.

All Foods: Lysine(+) and Arginine(-)
Levels (per 100g dry) per GPT-4, early 2023

GPT4 Detail on Foods - (data is questionable):

Earthstar Plants
Angiosperms, Heterokont,  Polypodiopsida, Fungi

Buckwheat (343 kcal, 118 cooked) (Arginine: 982 mg, Lysine: 672 mg, Difference: -310 mg) [cooked: 168g, dry: 82g]     Rhubarb (21 kcal) (Arginine: 39 mg, Lysine: 27 mg, Difference: -12 mg)     Sorrel (22 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Purslane (20 kcal) (Arginine: 390 mg, Lysine: 370 mg, Difference: -20 mg)     Miner's Lettuce (19 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Chickweed (20 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Malabar Spinach (19 kcal) (Arginine: 290 mg, Lysine: 342 mg, Difference: +52 mg)     Ullucu (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Dragon Fruit (60 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Prickly Pear (41 kcal) (Arginine: 247 mg, Lysine: 87 mg, Difference: -160 mg)     Amaranth (371 kcal dry, 103 cooked) (Arginine: 2746 mg, Lysine: 2985 mg, Difference: +239 mg) [cooked: 246g, dry: 130g] Quinoa (368 kcal dry, 143 cooked, 185 per cup) (Arginine: 1441 mg, Lysine: 1565 mg, Difference: +124 mg) [cooked: 185g, dry: 93g] (USDA database: .239 Lysine, .340 Arginine cooked)     Spinach (23 kcal) (Arginine: 539 mg, Lysine: 558 mg, Difference: +19 mg)     Chard (19 kcal) (Arginine: 342 mg, Lysine: 306 mg, Difference: -36 mg)     Beets (43 kcal) (Arginine: 119 mg, Lysine: 99 mg, Difference: -20 mg)     Sea beans (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Kiwifruit (61 kcal) (Arginine: 207 mg, Lysine: 300 mg, Difference: +93 mg) (USDA database: .061 Lysine, .081 Arginine)     Tea (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Cranberry (46 kcal) (Arginine: 62 mg, Lysine: 22 mg, Difference: -40 mg)     Blueberry (57 kcal) (Arginine: 84 mg, Lysine: 84 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Huckleberry (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Wintergreen (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Brazilnut (659 kcal) (Arginine: 2380 mg, Lysine: 1100 mg, Difference: -1280 mg     Persimmon (70 kcal) (Arginine: 161 mg, Lysine: 111 mg, Difference: -50 mg)     Sapodilla (83 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Sapote (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Chicle (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Lúcuma (92 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Shea (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     "Miracle fruit" (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Argan oil (884 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Muira Puama (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Avocado (160 kcal) (Arginine: 507 mg, Lysine: 393 mg, Difference: -114 mg)     Cinnamon (247 kcal) (Arginine: 72 mg, Lysine: 54 mg, Difference: -18 mg)     Bay laurel (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Sassafras (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Black, white, and green Pepper (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Pawpaw (80 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Custard apple family, Annona: soursop/guanabana, cherimoya, African custard-apple, Nutmeg/mace (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Pine nuts (673 kcal) (Arginine: 2014 mg, Lysine: 1045 mg, Difference: -969 mg)     Pine Pollen (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Araucaria nuts (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Juniper berries (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Spruce tips (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Ginkgo nuts (182 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Taro root (112 kcal) (Arginine: 531 mg, Lysine: 310 mg, Difference: -221 mg) Star anise (337 kcal) (Arginine: 390 mg, Lysine: 367 mg, Difference: -23 mg)     Schisandra (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Poppyseed (525 kcal) (Arginine: 1454 mg, Lysine: 825 mg, Difference: -629 mg)     Nigella seeds (345 kcal) (Arginine: 1068 mg, Lysine: 1031 mg, Difference: -37 mg)     Berberis (barberry) (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Epimedium (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Macadamia (718 kcal) (Arginine: 2369 mg, Lysine: 1957 mg, Difference: -412 mg) Grape (67 kcal) (Arginine: 107 mg, Lysine: 70 mg, Difference: -37 mg) Currant (56 kcal) (Arginine: 134 mg, Lysine: 117 mg, Difference: -17 mg)     Gooseberry (44 kcal) (Arginine: 56 mg, Lysine: 50 mg, Difference: -6 mg)     Rhodiola (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Star fruit (31 kcal) (Arginine: 15 mg, Lysine: 15 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Oca (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Flaxmeal (534 kcal) (Arginine: 1615 mg, Lysine: 732 mg, Difference: -883 mg)     Flax oil (884 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Passion fruit (97 kcal) (Arginine: 63 mg, Lysine: 52 mg, Difference: -11 mg)     Cassava (160 kcal) (Arginine: 180 mg, Lysine: 60 mg, Difference: -120 mg)     Manioc (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Inca Peanut (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Damiana (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Kelp (43 kcal) (Arginine: 232 mg, Lysine: 139 mg, Difference: -93 mg)     Seaweed (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Fern fiddleheads (34 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Mushroom (Shitake, etc) (34 kcal) (Arginine: 266 mg, Lysine: 137 mg, Difference: -129 mg)     Koji mold (Tamari, Rice wine vinegar) (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Yeasts (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)

Waterstar Plants
N Fixing Fabids

Butternut squash (45 kcal) (Arginine: 33 mg, Lysine: 35 mg, Difference: +2 mg)     Hubbard squash (40 kcal) (Arginine: 45 mg, Lysine: 50 mg, Difference: +5 mg)     Delicata squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Turban squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Banana squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Kobocha squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Acorn squash (40 kcal) (Arginine: 65 mg, Lysine: 45 mg, Difference: -20 mg)     Gem squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Pattypan squash (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Pumpkin (26 kcal) (Arginine: 113 mg, Lysine: 40 mg, Difference: -73 mg)     Spaghetti squash (31 kcal) (Arginine: 48 mg, Lysine: 49 mg, Difference: +1 mg)     Crookneck squash (19 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Yellow summer squash (16 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Zucchini (17 kcal) (Arginine: 98 mg, Lysine: 115 mg, Difference: +17 mg)     Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (446 kcal) (Arginine: 5314 mg, Lysine: 2329 mg, Difference: -2985 mg)     Honeydew melon (36 kcal) (Arginine: 82 mg, Lysine: 66 mg, Difference: -16 mg)     Muskmelon (34 kcal) (Arginine: 106 mg, Lysine: 104 mg, Difference: -2 mg)     Cantaloupe (34 kcal) (Arginine: 106 mg, Lysine: 104 mg, Difference: -2 mg)     Watermelon (30 kcal) (Arginine: 100 mg, Lysine: 74 mg, Difference: -26 mg)     Cucumber (15 kcal) (Arginine: 55 mg, Lysine: 36 mg, Difference: -19 mg)     Chayote squash (19 kcal) (Arginine: 47 mg, Lysine: 57 mg, Difference: +10 mg)     Horned melon (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Bitter melon (34 kcal) (Arginine: 128 mg, Lysine: 96 mg, Difference: -32 mg)     Monkfruit (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Luffa (20 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Almond (576 kcal) (Arginine: 2512 mg, Lysine: 805 mg, Difference: -1707 mg)     Peach (39 kcal) (Arginine: 83 mg, Lysine: 66 mg, Difference: -17 mg)     Nectarine (44 kcal) (Arginine: 87 mg, Lysine: 72 mg, Difference: -15 mg)     Apricot (48 kcal) (Arginine: 110 mg, Lysine: 110 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Cherry (50 kcal) (Arginine: 120 mg, Lysine: 77 mg, Difference: -43 mg)     Plum (46 kcal) (Arginine: 98 mg, Lysine: 75 mg, Difference: -23 mg)     Sloe (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Chokecherry (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Beach Plum (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Cherry Plum (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Raspberry (52 kcal) (Arginine: 96 mg, Lysine: 72 mg, Difference: -24 mg)     Blackberry (43 kcal) (Arginine: 105 mg, Lysine: 80 mg, Difference: -25 mg)     Strawberry (32 kcal) (Arginine: 86 mg, Lysine: 79 mg, Difference: -7 mg)     Apple (52 kcal) (Arginine: 34 mg, Lysine: 33 mg, Difference: -1 mg)     Pear (57 kcal) (Arginine: 63 mg, Lysine: 62 mg, Difference: -1 mg)     Saskatoon Berry (85 kcal) (Arginine: 398 mg, Lysine: 451 mg, Difference: +53 mg)     Medlar (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Quince (57 kcal) (Arginine: 73 mg, Lysine: 76 mg, Difference: +3 mg)     Loquat (47 kcal) (Arginine: 67 mg, Lysine: 81 mg, Difference: +14 mg)     Aronia (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Fig (74 kcal) (Arginine: 104 mg, Lysine: 96 mg, Difference: -8 mg)     Mulberry (43 kcal) (Arginine: 110 mg, Lysine: 80 mg, Difference: -30 mg)     Jackfruit (95 kcal) (Arginine: 301 mg, Lysine: 303 mg, Difference: +2 mg)     Breadfruit (103 kcal) (Arginine: 302 mg, Lysine: 280 mg, Difference: -22 mg)     Nettles (29 kcal) (Arginine: 89 mg, Lysine: 66 mg, Difference: -23 mg)     Sea Buckthorn (305 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Soapberries (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Hops (45 kcal) (Arginine: 1279 mg, Lysine: 1328 mg, Difference: +49 mg)     Hemp (553 kcal) (Arginine: 4740 mg, Lysine: 2910 mg, Difference: -1830 mg)     Hemp Seed (553 kcal) (Arginine: 4740 mg, Lysine: 2910 mg, Difference: -1830 mg)     Chestnut (213 kcal) (Arginine: 427 mg, Lysine: 310 mg, Difference: -117 mg)     Hazelnut/Filbert (628 kcal) (Arginine: 2750 mg, Lysine: 1820 mg, Difference: -930 mg)     Birch (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Walnut (654 kcal) (Arginine: 3280 mg, Lysine: 1640 mg, Difference: -1640 mg)     Hickory (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Pecan (691 kcal) (Arginine: 2770 mg, Lysine: 1350 mg, Difference: -1420 mg)  Soy (173 kcal, 141 cooked) (Arginine: 1330 mg, Lysine: 1390 mg, Difference: +60 mg) [cooked: 180g, dry: 86g] Aduki (329 kcal, 128 cooked) (Arginine: 1120 mg, Lysine: 1350 mg, Difference: +230 mg) [cooked: 230g, dry: 128g] Mung (347 kcal) (Arginine: 1350 mg, Lysine: 1350 mg, Difference: 0 mg) [cooked: 202g, dry: 104g] Cowpea (336 kcal) (Arginine: 1340 mg, Lysine: 1470 mg, Difference: +130 mg) [cooked: 200g, dry: 100g] Yard Long (47 kcal) (Arginine: 211 mg, Lysine: 244 mg, Difference: +33 mg) [cooked: 134g, dry: N/A] Chickpea (364 kcal, 180 cooked) (Arginine: 1260 mg, Lysine: 1290 mg, Difference: +30 mg) [cooked: 164g, dry: 82g] (USDA database: .593 Lysine, .835 Arginine) Fava (341 kcal, 171 cooked) (Arginine: 1480 mg, Lysine: 1510 mg, Difference: +30 mg) [cooked: 170g, dry: 94g] Pea (81 kcal, 74 cooked) (Arginine: 459 mg, Lysine: 607 mg, Difference: +148 mg) [cooked: 145g, dry: 65g] Field Pea (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Lentil (353 kcal, 116 cooked) (Arginine: 1340 mg, Lysine: 1560 mg, Difference: +220 mg) [cooked: 198g, dry: 96g] Dal (353 kcal, 101 cooked) (Arginine: 1340 mg, Lysine: 1560 mg, Difference: +220 mg) [cooked: 202g, dry: 104g] Red Kidney (333 kcal, 127 cooked) (Arginine: 1150 mg, Lysine: 1390 mg, Difference: +240 mg) [cooked: 177g, dry: 88g] Black (341 kcal, 132 cooked) (Arginine: 1370 mg, Lysine: 1590 mg, Difference: +220 mg) [cooked: 172g, dry: 87g] Pinto (347 kcal, 115 cooked) (Arginine: 1230 mg, Lysine: 1430 mg, Difference: +200 mg) [cooked: 171g, dry: 90g] Lima (338 kcal, 138 cooked) (Arginine: 1290 mg, Lysine: 1390 mg, Difference: +100 mg) [cooked: 188g, dry: 95g] Runner (N/A kcal, 59 cooked) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: 150g, dry: N/A Cannelini (333 kcal, 139 cooked) (Arginine: 1210 mg, Lysine: 1440 mg, Difference: +230 mg) Borloti (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) String Beans (31 kcal, 59 cooked) (Arginine: 188 mg, Lysine: 211 mg, Difference: +23 mg) Tamarind (239 kcal) (Arginine: 201 mg, Lysine: 108 mg, Difference: -93 mg) Carob (222 kcal) (Arginine: 500 mg, Lysine: 335 mg, Difference: -165 mg) Peanut (567 kcal) (Arginine: 3420 mg, Lysine: 1270 mg, Difference: -2150 mg) Jicama (38 kcal) (Arginine: 12 mg, Lysine: 20 mg, Difference: +8 mg)     Fenugreek (323 kcal) (Arginine: 1080 mg, Lysine: 1380 mg, Difference: +300 mg)     Mucuna Pruriens (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)

Firestar Plants
Euasterids

Tomato (18 kcal) (Arginine: 137 mg, Lysine: 100 mg, Difference: -37 mg)     Potato (77 kcal, 2/3 cup) (Arginine: 198 mg, Lysine: 257 mg, Difference: +59 mg)     Eggplant (25 kcal) (Arginine: 110 mg, Lysine: 110 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Tobacco (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Peppers (20 kcal) (Arginine: 148 mg, Lysine: 118 mg, Difference: -30 mg)     Tomatillo (32 kcal) (Arginine: 19 mg, Lysine: 27 mg, Difference: +8 mg)     Inca golden berries (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Goji berries (349 kcal) (Arginine: 1120 mg, Lysine: 1740 mg, Difference: +620 mg)     Tree tomatoes (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Ground cherries (53 kcal) (Arginine: 30 mg, Lysine: 60 mg, Difference: +30 mg)     Sweet potato (86 kcal) (Arginine: 208 mg, Lysine: 305 mg, Difference: +97 mg)     Ashwagandha (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Lemon verbena (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Mint (70 kcal) (Arginine: 179 mg, Lysine: 309 mg, Difference: +130 mg)     Thyme (101 kcal) (Arginine: 272 mg, Lysine: 405 mg, Difference: +133 mg)     Basil (23 kcal) (Arginine: 414 mg, Lysine: 342 mg, Difference: -72 mg)     Marjoram (271 kcal) (Arginine: 1066 mg, Lysine: 1610 mg, Difference: +544 mg)     Savory (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Oregano (265 kcal) (Arginine: 1040 mg, Lysine: 1630 mg, Difference: +590 mg)     Lavender (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Rosemary (131 kcal) (Arginine: 506 mg, Lysine: 804 mg, Difference: +298 mg)     Sage (315 kcal) (Arginine: 1070 mg, Lysine: 1720 mg, Difference: +650 mg)     Hyssop (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Lemon Balm (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Shiso (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Chia (486 kcal) (Arginine: 1600 mg, Lysine: 799 mg, Difference: -801 mg)     African Livingstone Potato (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Olive (115 kcal) (Arginine: 79 mg, Lysine: 52 mg, Difference: -27 mg)     Sesame (573 kcal) (Arginine: 2370 mg, Lysine: 706 mg, Difference: -1664 mg) Coffee (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Cinchona (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Comfrey (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Borage (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Carrot (41 kcal) (Arginine: 237 mg, Lysine: 234 mg, Difference: -3 mg) Celery root (42 kcal) (Arginine: 196 mg, Lysine: 198 mg, Difference: +2 mg) Celery stem/leaves (16 kcal) (Arginine: 240 mg, Lysine: 166 mg, Difference: -74 mg) Celery seed (392 kcal) (Arginine: 2462 mg, Lysine: 1573 mg, Difference: -889 mg) Parsley root (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Parsley leaves (36 kcal) (Arginine: 1039 mg, Lysine: 616 mg, Difference: -423 mg) Cilantro/coriander leaves (23 kcal) (Arginine: 651 mg, Lysine: 507 mg, Difference: -144 mg) Cumin (375 kcal) (Arginine: 931 mg, Lysine: 911 mg, Difference: -20 mg) Fennel (31 kcal) (Arginine: 365 mg, Lysine: 294 mg, Difference: -71 mg) Caraway (333 kcal) (Arginine: 1660 mg, Lysine: 1030 mg, Difference: -630 mg) Anise seed (337 kcal) (Arginine: 1096 mg, Lysine: 587 mg, Difference: -509 mg) Parsnip (75 kcal) (Arginine: 475 mg, Lysine: 400 mg, Difference: -75 mg) Dill (43 kcal) (Arginine: 929 mg, Lysine: 671 mg, Difference: -258 mg) Chervil (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Lovage (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Ajwain (305 kcal) (Arginine: 976 mg, Lysine: 948 mg, Difference: -28 mg) Angelica (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Arracacia xanthorrhiza root (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Red Korean Ginseng (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Tarragon (295 kcal) (Arginine: 1533 mg, Lysine: 1240 mg, Difference: -293 mg) Sunflower seeds (584 kcal) (Arginine: 4750 mg, Lysine: 2630 mg, Difference: -2120 mg) Lettuce (15 kcal) (Arginine: 257 mg, Lysine: 232 mg, Difference: -25 mg) Artichoke (47 kcal) (Arginine: 234 mg, Lysine: 161 mg, Difference: -73 mg) Sunchoke (73 kcal) (Arginine: 429 mg, Lysine: 230 mg, Difference: -199 mg) Chicories (23 kcal) (Arginine: 179 mg, Lysine: 132 mg, Difference: -47 mg) Dandelion (45 kcal) (Arginine: 397 mg, Lysine: 273 mg, Difference: -124 mg) Chrysanthemum (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Yacón (54 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Chamomile (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Stevia (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Yerba mate (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Holly (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Valerian (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Mâche (corn salad) (21 kcal) (Arginine: 110 mg, Lysine: 110 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Honeyberry (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Elderberry (73 kcal) (Arginine: 26 mg, Lysine: 34 mg, Difference: +8 mg)     Nannyberry (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Highbush Cranberry (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)

Windstar Plants
Malvids+

Pomegranate (83 kcal) (Arginine: 220 mg, Lysine: 195 mg, Difference: -25 mg) Clove (274 kcal) (Arginine: 759 mg, Lysine: 353 mg, Difference: -406 mg) Guava (68 kcal) (Arginine: 237 mg, Lysine: 260 mg, Difference: +23 mg) Allspice (263 kcal) (Arginine: 342 mg, Lysine: 177 mg, Difference: -165 mg) Feijoa (61 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Mustard Greens (27 kcal) (Arginine: 369 mg, Lysine: 385 mg, Difference: +16 mg) Napa cabbage (12 kcal) (Arginine: 210 mg, Lysine: 182 mg, Difference: -28 mg) Mizuna (25 kcal) (Arginine: 223 mg, Lysine: 176 mg, Difference: -47 mg) Bok Choi (13 kcal) (Arginine: 234 mg, Lysine: 227 mg, Difference: -7 mg) Mustard (66 kcal) (Arginine: 188 mg, Lysine: 77 mg, Difference: -111 mg) Radishes (16 kcal) (Arginine: 112 mg, Lysine: 139 mg, Difference: +27 mg) Canola Oil (884 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Camelina Oil (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Rutabagas (38 kcal) (Arginine: 315 mg, Lysine: 208 mg, Difference: -107 mg) Turnip (28 kcal) (Arginine: 250 mg, Lysine: 234 mg, Difference: -16 mg) Horseradish/wasabi (48 kcal) (Arginine: 342 mg, Lysine: 319 mg, Difference: -23 mg) Watercress (11 kcal) (Arginine: 232 mg, Lysine: 217 mg, Difference: -15 mg) Arugula (25 kcal) (Arginine: 245 mg, Lysine: 198 mg, Difference: -47 mg) Tatsoi (21 kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Maca (325 kcal) (Arginine: 2746 mg, Lysine: 2037 mg, Difference: -709 mg) Oleracea:     Kale (49 kcal) (Arginine: 380 mg, Lysine: 390 mg, Difference: +10 mg)     Cabbage (25 kcal) (Arginine: 240 mg, Lysine: 256 mg, Difference: +16 mg)     Brussels Sprouts (43 kcal) (Arginine: 360 mg, Lysine: 342 mg, Difference: -18 mg)     Broccoli (34 kcal) (Arginine: 344 mg, Lysine: 336 mg, Difference: -8 mg)     Cauliflower (25 kcal) (Arginine: 328 mg, Lysine: 306 mg, Difference: -22 mg)     Kohlrabi (27 kcal) (Arginine: 244 mg, Lysine: 248 mg, Difference: +4 mg)     Collard Greens (32 kcal) (Arginine: 288 mg, Lysine: 275 mg, Difference: -13 mg)     Papaya (43 kcal) (Arginine: 126 mg, Lysine: 144 mg, Difference: +18 mg)     Capers (23 kcal) (Arginine: 348 mg, Lysine: 201 mg, Difference: -147 mg)     Nasturtium (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Mashua (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Maple syrup (260 kcal) (Arginine: 3 mg, Lysine: 2 mg, Difference: -1 mg) Sumac (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Mango (60 kcal) (Arginine: 119 mg, Lysine: 197 mg, Difference: +78 mg) Pistachio (562 kcal) (Arginine: 2763 mg, Lysine: 1295 mg, Difference: -1468 mg) Cashew (553 kcal) (Arginine: 2235 mg, Lysine: 1089 mg, Difference: -1146 mg) Pink peppercorns (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Citrus:     Lemon (29 kcal) (Arginine: 79 mg, Lysine: 84 mg, Difference: +5 mg)     Lime (30 kcal) (Arginine: 82 mg, Lysine: 74 mg, Difference: -8 mg)     Grapefruit (42 kcal) (Arginine: 109 mg, Lysine: 120 mg, Difference: +11 mg)     Orange (47 kcal) (Arginine: 155 mg, Lysine: 170 mg, Difference: +15 mg)     Bergamot (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Citrons (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Kaffir lime leaves (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Sichuan Peppercorns (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Tribulus (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Annatto/achiote (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Cocoa butter (884 kcal) (Arginine: 108 mg, Lysine: 94 mg, Difference: -14 mg) Chocolate (547 kcal) (Arginine: 746 mg, Lysine: 567 mg, Difference: -179 mg) Marshmallow (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Durian (147 kcal) (Arginine: 377 mg, Lysine: 269 mg, Difference: -108 mg) Okra (33 kcal) (Arginine: 189 mg, Lysine: 195 mg, Difference: +6 mg) Hibiscus flower tea (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)

Zephyrstar Plants
Monocots

Banana (89 kcal) (Arginine: 37 mg, Lysine: 45 mg, Difference: +8 mg)     Plantain (122 kcal) (Arginine: 92 mg, Lysine: 66 mg, Difference: -26 mg)     Ginger (80 kcal) (Arginine: 148 mg, Lysine: 107 mg, Difference: -41 mg)     Cardamom (311 kcal) (Arginine: 740 mg, Lysine: 590 mg, Difference: -150 mg)     Turmeric (354 kcal) (Arginine: 364 mg, Lysine: 274 mg, Difference: -90 mg) Oat (389 kcal dry, 63 cooked) (Arginine: 656 mg, Lysine: 380 mg, Difference: -276 mg) [cooked: 234g, dry: 81g] Oat Straw (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Finger Millet (336 kcal, 119 cooked) (Arginine: 340 mg, Lysine: 270 mg, Difference: -70 mg) [cooked: 246g, dry: 96g] Teff (367 kcal, 101 cooked) (Arginine: 244 mg, Lysine: 394 mg, Difference: +150 mg) [cooked: 252g, dry: 104g] (USDA database: .376g Lysine, .517g Arginine) Corn (365 kcal, 124 cooked) (Arginine: 275 mg, Lysine: 148 mg, Difference: -127 mg) [cooked: 164g, dry: 97g] Sorghum (329 kcal) (Arginine: 401 mg, Lysine: 198 mg, Difference: -203 mg) [cooked: 253g, dry: 192g] Jobs Tears (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Wheat (327 kcal, 132 cooked) (Arginine: 336 mg, Lysine: 329 mg, Difference: -7 mg) [cooked: 182g, dry: 96g] Faro (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Konimi (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Kamut (334 kcal, 132 cooked) (Arginine: 401 mg, Lysine: 254 mg, Difference: -147 mg) [cooked: 174g, dry: 86g] Elkhorn (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A] Wild Rice (357 kcal, 101 cooked) (Arginine: 577 mg, Lysine: 363 mg, Difference: -214 mg) [cooked: 164g, dry: 65g] Rice (365 kcal, 121 cooked = .5 cup) (Arginine: 388 mg, Lysine: 288 mg, Difference: -100 mg) [cooked: 195g, dry: 95g] Proso Millet (341 kcal) (Arginine: 464 mg, Lysine: 184 mg, Difference: -280 mg) [cooked: 200g, dry: 100g] Barley (352 kcal, 122 cooked) (Arginine: 510 mg, Lysine: 261 mg, Difference: -249 mg) [cooked: 157g, dry: 70g] Rye (335 kcal, 156 cooked) (Arginine: 351 mg, Lysine: 292 mg, Difference: -59 mg) [cooked: 250g, dry     Triticale (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) [cooked: N/A, dry: N/A]     Bamboo (27 kcal) (Arginine: 7 mg, Lysine: 8 mg, Difference: +1 mg)     Sugarcane (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Lemongrass (99 kcal) (Arginine: 101 mg, Lysine: 70 mg, Difference: -31 mg)     Pineapple (50 kcal) (Arginine: 27 mg, Lysine: 27 mg, Difference: 0 mg) Coconut (354 kcal) (Arginine: 540 mg, Lysine: 192 mg, Difference: -348 mg)     Dates (277 kcal) (Arginine: 595 mg, Lysine: 407 mg, Difference: -188 mg)     Oil palm (884 kcal) (Arginine: 100 mg, Lysine: 66 mg, Difference: -34 mg)     Heart of palm (28 kcal) (Arginine: 33 mg, Lysine: 34 mg, Difference: +1 mg)     Palm Sugar (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Carnauba wax (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Açaí (70 kcal) (Arginine: 116 mg, Lysine: 106 mg, Difference: -10 mg)     Saw Palmetto (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Onion (40 kcal) (Arginine: 110 mg, Lysine: 72 mg, Difference: -38 mg)     Shallot (72 kcal) (Arginine: 208 mg, Lysine: 172 mg, Difference: -36 mg)     Garlic (149 kcal) (Arginine: 651 mg, Lysine: 404 mg, Difference: -247 mg)     Ramps (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Leek (61 kcal) (Arginine: 192 mg, Lysine: 104 mg, Difference: -88 mg)     Scallion (32 kcal) (Arginine: 61 mg, Lysine: 43 mg, Difference: -18 mg)     Chives (30 kcal) (Arginine: 75 mg, Lysine: 53 mg, Difference: -22 mg)     Asparagus (20 kcal) (Arginine: 97 mg, Lysine: 97 mg, Difference: 0 mg)     Agave (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Vanilla (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A)     Saffron (N/A kcal) (Arginine: N/A, Lysine: N/A, Difference: N/A) Yam (118 kcal) (Arginine: 157 mg, Lysine: 99 mg, Difference: -58 mg)       GPT4 Detail on legumes and grains - (data is questionable): Beans and Legumes (per 100g cooked):     Chickpeas: Lysine - 0.68g, Arginine - 1.25g, Excess - -0.57g     Lentils: Lysine - 1.26g, Arginine - 1.31g, Excess - -0.05g     Kidney beans: Lysine - 0.99g, Arginine - 1.07g, Excess - -0.08g     Pinto beans: Lysine - 1.02g, Arginine - 1.08g, Excess - -0.06g     Black beans: Lysine - 0.92g, Arginine - 1.05g, Excess - -0.13g     Soybeans: Lysine - 1.40g, Arginine - 2.27g, Excess - -0.87g     Peanuts: Lysine - 1.14g, Arginine - 3.09g, Excess - -1.95g Grains (per 100g cooked):     Rice, white: Lysine - 0.16g, Arginine - 0.18g, Excess - -0.02g     Rice, brown: Lysine - 0.24g, Arginine - 0.25g, Excess - -0.01g     Barley: Lysine - 0.39g, Arginine - 0.33g, Excess - 0.06g     Oats: Lysine - 0.46g, Arginine - 0.44g, Excess - 0.02g     Wheat: Lysine - 0.29g, Arginine - 0.34g, Excess - -0.05g     Quinoa: Lysine - 0.67g, Arginine - 0.51g, Excess - 0.16g Pseudograins (per 100g cooked):     Buckwheat: Lysine - 0.57g, Arginine - 0.53g, Excess - 0.04g     Amaranth: Lysine - 0.62g, Arginine - 0.51g, Excess - 0.11g  approximate lysine and arginine content per 1 cup cooked, I will assume the following approximate cup-to-gram conversions: 1 cup cooked beans/legumes = 180g 1 cup cooked grains = 195g 1 cup cooked pseudograins = 190g Here are the approximate lysine and arginine contents per 1 cup cooked: Beans and Legumes (per 1 cup cooked):     Chickpeas: Lysine - 1.22g, Arginine - 2.25g     Lentils: Lysine - 2.27g, Arginine - 2.36g     Kidney beans: Lysine - 1.78g, Arginine - 1.93g     Pinto beans: Lysine - 1.84g, Arginine - 1.94g     Black beans: Lysine - 1.66g, Arginine - 1.89g     Soybeans: Lysine - 2.52g, Arginine - 4.09g     Peanuts: Lysine - 2.05g, Arginine - 5.56g Grains (per 1 cup cooked):     Rice, white: Lysine - 0.31g, Arginine - 0.35g     Rice, brown: Lysine - 0.47g, Arginine - 0.49g     Barley: Lysine - 0.76g, Arginine - 0.64g     Oats: Lysine - 0.90g, Arginine - 0.86g     Wheat: Lysine - 0.57g, Arginine - 0.66g     Quinoa: Lysine - 1.31g, Arginine - 0.99g Pseudograins (per 1 cup cooked):     Buckwheat: Lysine - 1.08g, Arginine - 1.01g     Amaranth: Lysine - 1.18g, Arginine - 0.97g

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human herpesvirus that infects a majority of the population worldwide. While the infection is often asymptomatic or causes mild symptoms in most individuals, it can lead to more serious complications and flare-ups in some cases. One approach to managing EBV flare-ups is to maintain a higher lysine to arginine ratio in one's diet. This dietary modification may help suppress viral replication and alleviate symptoms associated with EBV.

Lysine is an essential amino acid that competes with arginine for absorption and utilization in the body. Arginine is another amino acid that has been found to be essential for the replication of herpesviruses, including EBV. According to a study by Griffith et al. (1981), lysine supplementation was found to reduce the recurrence, severity, and healing time of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infections. The researchers suggested that lysine may inhibit viral replication by competing with arginine, which is required for the synthesis of viral proteins.
 

Griffith, R. S., Walsh, D. E., Myrmel, K. H., Thompson, R. W., & Behforooz, A. (1981). Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Dermatologica, 163(4), 324-326. doi: 10.1159/000250210

Although the aforementioned study focused on HSV-1, the underlying mechanism of lysine's antiviral effect could also apply to other herpesviruses, such as EBV. By maintaining a diet with a higher lysine to arginine ratio, it may be possible to limit the availability of arginine, which in turn could inhibit EBV replication and reduce flare-ups.

Furthermore, a study by Civitelli et al. (1992) demonstrated the inhibitory effect of lysine on the replication of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), another member of the herpesvirus family. The researchers found that lysine supplementation significantly reduced HCMV replication in vitro, suggesting that lysine may have a broad-spectrum antiviral effect on herpesviruses.
 

Civitelli, L., Panella, S., Marcocci, M. E., De Petris, A., Garaci, E., & Palamara, A. T. (1992). Inhibition of human cytomegalovirus replication by L-lysine. Archives of Virology, 125(3-4), 267-276. doi: 10.1007/BF01309862

In conclusion, maintaining a higher lysine to arginine ratio in one's diet may help manage EBV flare-ups by limiting the availability of arginine, which is essential for viral replication. While more research is needed to specifically investigate the effect of lysine supplementation on EBV, existing studies on other herpesviruses provide a strong foundation for this dietary approach. By incorporating foods rich in lysine and limiting those high in arginine, individuals suffering from EBV may be able to better manage their symptoms and reduce the frequency of flare-ups.