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.
Gelatin
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
19.05g per 100 grams
Pork, ears, frozen, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
4.40g per 100 grams
Pork knuckle, ham hock
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
3.34g per 100 grams
Pork, ears, frozen, cooked, simmered
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
3.14g per 100 grams
Egg white powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Glycine
2.84g per 100 grams
Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
2.69g per 100 grams
Bacon, 32% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
2.60g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Glycine
2.42g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Glycine
2.38g per 100 grams
Pork, tail, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.36g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.29g per 100 grams
Beef, canned
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Meat products
Glycine
2.26g per 100 grams
Beef, cured, 2.8% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Cold cuts, meat
Glycine
2.26g per 100 grams
Pork, tail, cooked, simmered
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.26g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.20g per 100 grams
Lutefish
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
2.03g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Glycine
1.99g per 100 grams
Pumpkin seed
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Glycine
1.84g per 100 grams
Soya beans, dried
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Glycine
1.83g per 100 grams
Pork, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.81g per 100 grams
Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.79g per 100 grams
Beef sirloin steak, grilled
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.79g per 100 grams
Pork, tongue, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.78g per 100 grams
Beef steak, grilled
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.77g per 100 grams
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glycine
1.76g per 100 grams
Parsley, dried
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Glycine
1.76g per 100 grams
Roast beef
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.75g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.74g per 100 grams
Pork, pancreas, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.74g per 100 grams
Lamb, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.72g per 100 grams
Lamb, lungs, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.68g per 100 grams
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.65g per 100 grams
Beef, pancreas, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.65g per 100 grams
Chicken breast without skin, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.64g per 100 grams
Amaranth flakes
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Glycine
1.64g per 100 grams
Liver, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.63g per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.63g per 100 grams
Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.62g per 100 grams
Nut, peanut, salt
Type: Food
Snacks -> Savoury snacks
Glycine
1.62g per 100 grams
Hemp seed, whole
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Glycine
1.61g per 100 grams
Hemp seed, without hull
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Glycine
1.61g per 100 grams
Pork, kidneys, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.61g per 100 grams
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glycine
1.60g per 100 grams
Flour, soya flour, full fat
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulse products
Glycine
1.60g per 100 grams
Veal, heart, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.59g per 100 grams
Mustard seed, ground
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Glycine
1.59g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Glycine
1.58g per 100 grams
Mutton roast
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.58g per 100 grams
Rabbit, grilled/fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.58g per 100 grams
Nut, peanut
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Glycine
1.55g per 100 grams
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