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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Pork skin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
11.92g per 100 grams
Pork, ears, frozen, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
3.74g per 85 grams
Pork knuckle, ham hock
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
3.68g per 110 grams
Rice Protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
3.60g per 100 grams
Soy protein isolate
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
3.60g per 100 grams
Spirulina
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Glycine
3.10g per 100 grams
Wheat gluten
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
2.86g per 100 grams
Pork, ears, frozen, cooked, simmered
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.67g per 85 grams
Pea Protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
2.52g per 100 grams
Casein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous ingredients -> Miscellaneous
Glycine
2.40g per 100 grams
Pork, tail, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
2.01g per 85 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.94g per 85 grams
Beef, canned
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Meat products
Glycine
1.92g per 85 grams
Pork, tail, cooked, simmered
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.92g per 85 grams
Milk Protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous ingredients -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
1.92g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.87g per 85 grams
Rainbow trout, whole, average
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
1.10g per 110 grams
Turkey mince, fat 5-6%
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.69g per 110 grams
Salmon, whole
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish
Glycine
1.05g per 110 grams
Pork, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.53g per 85 grams
Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.52g per 85 grams
Pork, tongue, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.51g per 85 grams
Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glycine
1.50g per 85 grams
Pheasant, cooked, total edible
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.49g per 85 grams
Veal, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.48g per 85 grams
Pork, pancreas, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.48g per 85 grams
Lamb, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.46g per 85 grams
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.44g per 110 grams
Lamb, lungs, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.43g per 85 grams
Beef flank
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.42g per 110 grams
Bison, ground, grass-fed, cooked
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.40g per 85 grams
Beef, pancreas, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.40g per 85 grams
Beef knuckle
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.40g per 110 grams
Beef mince, 17% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.39g per 110 grams
Beef tenderloin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.39g per 110 grams
Beef, lean
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.39g per 110 grams
Liver, boiled
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.38g per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.38g per 85 grams
Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.38g per 85 grams
Pork, kidneys, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.37g per 85 grams
Beef sirloin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.36g per 110 grams
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Glycine
1.36g per 85 grams
Pheasant, raw, meat and skin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Glycine
1.35g per 110 grams
Veal, heart, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Glycine
1.35g per 85 grams
Pork fillet, boneless tenderloin, fat 4.5 %
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.34g per 110 grams
Pork mince, fat 16 %
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.34g per 110 grams
Pork fillet, sirloin
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.34g per 110 grams
Gelatin
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Glycine
1.33g per 7 grams
Pork roast, lean
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.32g per 110 grams
Lamb roast
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Glycine
1.32g per 110 grams
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