Collagen & wound healing

Best foods for tissue repair

Foods that support connective tissue and healing, ranked by vitamin C, protein, and the nutrients behind collagen synthesis and repair, with source-backed profiles.

Foods ranked: 313
Top match: Nori

Top-ranked foods

by focus score

1
Nori
Nutrition influence86 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Vegetables· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
2
Mixed Herbs
Nutrition influence86 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
3
Herbes De Provence
Nutrition influence86 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
4
White Pepper
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
5
Wakame
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Vegetables· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
6
Coriander Seed
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
7
Coriander Seeds
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
8
Black Peppercorns
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
9
Black Pepper
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
10
Beef Liver
Nutrition influence84 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Meat & Poultry· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
11
Ground Cumin
Nutrition influence82 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
12
Cumin Seeds
Nutrition influence82 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
13
Hazelnut
Nutrition influence81 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
14
Chicken Liver
Nutrition influence80 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Meat & Poultry· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
15
Chia Seed
Nutrition influence80 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
16
Curry Powder
Nutrition influence80 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Herbs & Spices· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
17
Pistachio
Nutrition influence80 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese
18
Pine Nut
Nutrition influence80 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
19
Pumpkin Seed
Nutrition influence79 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
20
Walnut
Nutrition influence79 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
21
Sunflower Seed
Nutrition influence79 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
22
Pecan
Nutrition influence79 / 100
CopperManganeseVitamin C
Nuts & Seeds· Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C
23
Dill
Nutrition influence79 / 100
Vitamin CManganeseCopper
Herbs & Spices· Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper
24
Oyster
Nutrition influence78 / 100
CopperVitamin CManganese
Fish & Seafood· Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese

How nutrition supports this domain

Vitamin C, zinc, copper, and protein build and repair connective tissue. These are the domain's strongest drivers.

Primary drivers

Usually the largest share of a food's domain score.

Copper29% influence
Flags trace-mineral support for enzymes, defence systems, and tissue maintenance.
305 foods · 97% of domainavg 63th pct
Vitamin C30% influence
Marks antioxidant and collagen-related nutrition that supports repair systems.
221 foods · 71% of domainavg 72th pct

Supporting drivers

Nutrients that reinforce the domain signal when present at meaningful levels.

Manganese20% influence
Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.
268 foods · 86% of domainavg 69th pct

Where it comes from

Food groups contributing the most qualifying foods to this domain.

Vegetables86
Grains & Starches42
Herbs & Spices42
Fruits39
Meat & Poultry32
Fish & Seafood25
Nuts & Seeds22
Plant-Based Alternatives9