Components -> Amino acids -> Amino acids
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins in the body. It is also a precursor for the neurotransmitter glutamate, which plays a key role in brain function and nervous system activity.
Glutamic acid is an important amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins. It also plays a crucial role in the functioning of the nervous system. Additionally, glutamic acid is involved in the synthesis of other important molecules in the body.
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 steak, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
122.39g per 156 grams
Mutton roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
57.10g per 85 grams
Chicken, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
114.73g per 172 grams
Beef sirloin steak, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
56.60g per 85 grams
Chicken breast without skin, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
109.14g per 172 grams
Reindeer, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
53.76g per 85 grams
Turkey breast, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
53.08g per 85 grams
Turkey, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
53.05g per 85 grams
Chicken, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
52.89g per 85 grams
Pork shoulder, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
55.72g per 92 grams
Pork chop, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
49.30g per 85 grams
Pork, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
49.26g per 85 grams
Pork ribs, fried without fat
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
70.03g per 122 grams
Turkey breast, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glutamic acid
48.61g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, tenderloin, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
48.07g per 85 grams
Beef steak, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
48.02g per 85 grams
Veal roast, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
47.23g per 85 grams
Roast beef
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
47.19g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, sirloin, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
46.49g per 85 grams
Kidney, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glutamic acid
46.43g per 85 grams
Elk, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
46.32g per 85 grams
Roasted elk, baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
46.26g per 85 grams
Reindeer roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
45.86g per 85 grams
Lamb, low-fat, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
44.11g per 85 grams
Lutefish
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
42.28g per 85 grams
Rabbit, grilled/fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
41.85g per 85 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glutamic acid
40.79g per 85 grams
Liver, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glutamic acid
39.66g per 85 grams
Ham, lean, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
36.44g per 55 grams
Beef tenderloin, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
35.83g per 85 grams
Pork knuckle, ham hock, simmered
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
34.97g per 85 grams
Veal knuckle, simmered
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
34.28g per 85 grams
Beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
30.93g per 77 grams
Beef sirloin steak, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
34.10g per 85 grams
Beef tenderloin, oven-baked, roasted beef tenderloin
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
34.10g per 85 grams
Baltic herring, boiled
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
54.62g per 143 grams
Tongue, beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glutamic acid
31.16g per 85 grams
Tuna, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
107.62g per 308 grams
Vendace, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
50.93g per 154 grams
Rainbow trout, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
22.84g per 71 grams
Squid, deep-fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glutamic acid
25.89g per 85 grams
Powan, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
25.39g per 85 grams
Saithe, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
53.22g per 180 grams
Chicken nuggets, deep-fried, lactose-free
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Poultry dishes
Glutamic acid
24.48g per 85 grams
Perch, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
12.47g per 50 grams
Ham, fatty, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
20.17g per 55 grams
Lamb steak, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glutamic acid
19.08g per 85 grams
Flounder, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
27.55g per 127 grams
Rainbow trout fillet, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
13.33g per 71 grams
Cod, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glutamic acid
30.98g per 180 grams
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