Components -> Amino acids -> Amino acids
Cystine is a non-essential amino acid, which means that the body can produce it on its own. It is formed from two molecules of the amino acid cysteine and plays a key role in protein structure and function.
Cystine is an amino acid that plays a vital role in forming proteins.
No recommended dietary allowances (RDA) are established for non-essential amino acids, as they can be synthesized by the body. However, it is important to consume adequate amounts of protein-containing foods to ensure sufficient overall protein intake. This ensures that the body has the necessary building blocks to produce non-essential amino acids as needed.
Vegans can obtain non-essential amino acids by consuming a variety of plant-based protein sources. While non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body, it is still crucial to ensure adequate protein intake to provide the necessary building blocks. Plant-based foods such as legumes, lentils, tofu, tempeh, quinoa, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are excellent sources of protein for vegans. By including a diverse range of these protein-rich foods in their diet, vegans can meet their protein needs and ensure their bodies have enough building blocks to synthesize non-essential amino acids effectively.
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Beef, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.62g per 85 grams
Macaroni, boiled without salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.51g per 140 grams
Pasta, spaghetti, boiled without salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.51g per 140 grams
Pasta contains wheat germ, boiled without salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.51g per 140 grams
Macaroni, whole wheat, boiled, salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.51g per 140 grams
Macaroni, whole wheat, boiled without salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.51g per 140 grams
Pork, kidneys, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.47g per 85 grams
Beef, spleen, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.45g per 85 grams
Liver, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.45g per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.45g per 85 grams
Pork, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.42g per 85 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.42g per 85 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.41g per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.41g per 85 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.40g per 85 grams
Buffalo, water, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 85 grams
Chicken breast without skin, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.74g per 172 grams
Lutefish
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Cystine
0.36g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, boneless tenderloin, fat 4.5 %
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 110 grams
Pork mince, fat 16 %
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 110 grams
Pork fillet, sirloin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 110 grams
Pork, heart, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.36g per 85 grams
Buffalo, water, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 110 grams
Pork roast, lean
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.36g per 110 grams
Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.35g per 85 grams
Pheasant, breast, meat only, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
1.16g per 364 grams
Liver, pork
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.34g per 85 grams
Chicken, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.34g per 85 grams
Pheasant, raw, meat only
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.34g per 110 grams
Chicken, grilled
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.68g per 172 grams
Duck, wild, breast, meat only, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.34g per 110 grams
Pheasant, raw, meat and skin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.34g per 110 grams
Horse, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.33g per 85 grams
Horse, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.33g per 110 grams
Chicken, liver, cooked, simmered
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.33g per 85 grams
Lamb roast
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.62g per 210 grams
Beef sirloin steak, grilled
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.32g per 85 grams
Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.31g per 107 grams
Liver, beef
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.32g per 85 grams
Liver, average
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.32g per 85 grams
Pork shoulder
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.53g per 185 grams
Veal, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.32g per 85 grams
Chicken, boiled with salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.31g per 85 grams
Boar, wild, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.31g per 85 grams
Mutton roast
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.31g per 85 grams
Rabbit, grilled/fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.31g per 85 grams
Pork, pancreas, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Cystine
0.31g per 85 grams
Duck, domesticated, meat only, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Cystine
0.31g per 110 grams
Pasta, spaghetti, boiled, oil, without salt
Type: Dish
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Cystine
0.31g per 140 grams
Boar, wild, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Cystine
0.31g per 110 grams
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