Components -> Amino acids -> Amino acids
Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that is used by the body to build proteins. It is involved in many essential bodily functions, including the production of different molecules.
Glycine is an important amino acid that plays a key role in the production of essential proteins and enzymes.
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 sirloin steak, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
22.95g per 85 grams
Beef steak, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
21.74g per 85 grams
Roast beef
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
21.37g per 85 grams
Lutefish
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
19.45g per 85 grams
Mutton roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
19.33g per 85 grams
Reindeer, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
18.94g per 85 grams
Turkey breast, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
18.76g per 85 grams
Turkey, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
18.75g per 85 grams
Chicken, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
37.64g per 172 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
18.18g per 85 grams
Kidney, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
18.14g per 85 grams
Reindeer roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
17.65g per 85 grams
Beef steak, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
32.35g per 156 grams
Chicken breast without skin, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
35.65g per 172 grams
Chicken, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
17.34g per 85 grams
Elk, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
16.61g per 85 grams
Roasted elk, baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
16.59g per 85 grams
Beef tenderloin, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
16.22g per 85 grams
Liver, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
15.49g per 85 grams
Beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.00g per 77 grams
Beef sirloin steak, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
15.44g per 85 grams
Beef tenderloin, oven-baked, roasted beef tenderloin
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
15.44g per 85 grams
Veal roast, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
15.35g per 85 grams
Pork shoulder, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
16.49g per 92 grams
Pork chop, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.95g per 85 grams
Pork, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.94g per 85 grams
Lamb, low-fat, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.85g per 85 grams
Turkey breast, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
14.79g per 85 grams
Pork ribs, fried without fat
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
20.73g per 122 grams
Rabbit, grilled/fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.16g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, sirloin, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
14.10g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, tenderloin, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
13.56g per 85 grams
Pork knuckle, ham hock, simmered
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
13.08g per 85 grams
Tongue, beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
12.17g per 85 grams
Veal knuckle, simmered
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
11.14g per 85 grams
Squid, deep-fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glycine
11.08g per 85 grams
Ham, lean, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
11.05g per 55 grams
Baltic herring, boiled
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
17.57g per 143 grams
Tuna, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
34.61g per 308 grams
Vendace, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
16.38g per 154 grams
Rainbow trout, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
7.35g per 71 grams
Powan, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
8.16g per 85 grams
Saithe, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
17.11g per 180 grams
Chicken nuggets, deep-fried, lactose-free
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Poultry dishes
Glycine
7.86g per 85 grams
Ham, fatty, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
7.40g per 55 grams
Lamb steak, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
6.42g per 85 grams
Perch, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
3.49g per 50 grams
Flounder, fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
8.29g per 127 grams
Rainbow trout fillet, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
4.29g per 71 grams
Cod, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
9.96g per 180 grams
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