Leucine is an essential amino acid that plays a key role in protein synthesis and muscle growth.
Leucine is an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and muscle repair.
The recommended daily intake of leucine for adults is approximately around 42 mg per kilogram of body weight. However, individual needs may vary based on factors such as age, activity level, and overall health.
If your leucine intake is low, it's important to include leucine-rich foods in your diet such as chicken, fish, tofu, nuts, and seeds.
Vegans can get their leucine intake from plant-based sources such as tofu, tempeh, edamame, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and almonds. These foods contain substantial amounts of leucine and can help vegans meet their dietary needs.
Egg white powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Leucine
6.84g per 100 grams
Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Leucine
4.92g per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Leucine
3.54g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Leucine
3.40g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Leucine
3.35g per 100 grams
Soya beans, dried
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Leucine
3.22g per 100 grams
Cheese, gruyere
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
3.10g per 100 grams
Vegan krējums
Type: Recipe
Leucine
3.04g per 100 grams
Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.98g per 100 grams
Beef steak, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.92g per 100 grams
Egg yolk powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Leucine
2.91g per 100 grams
Bacon, 32% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.88g per 100 grams
Bacon, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.81g per 100 grams
Bacon, fillet, 18% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.81g per 100 grams
Bacon, fillet, 18% fat, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.81g per 100 grams
Flour, soya flour, full fat
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulse products
Leucine
2.81g per 100 grams
Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless)
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Leucine
2.80g per 100 grams
Parsley, dried
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Leucine
2.79g per 100 grams
Beaver, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.75g per 100 grams
Cheese, parmesan, grated
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.75g per 100 grams
Liver, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.67g per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.67g per 100 grams
Cheese, hard cheese, goat cheese, 20-25% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.63g per 100 grams
Cheese, goat cheese, 30% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
Leucine
2.63g per 100 grams
Cheese, goat cheese, 30% fat, fried
Type: Dish
Milk dishes -> Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
Leucine
2.63g per 100 grams
Moose, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.58g per 100 grams
Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Cheese, hard cheese, edam type, 24-27% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Cheese, semi-hard cheese, edam/kadett, 9-11% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Reindeer, cold smoked
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Cold cuts, meat
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Reindeer, boiled, salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Deer, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.57g per 100 grams
Cheese, gouda, average, 28-30% fat
Type: Food
Milk dishes -> Cheese, ripened cheese
Leucine
2.56g per 100 grams
Elk, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.55g per 100 grams
Chicken breast without skin, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Leucine
2.51g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.51g per 100 grams
Lamb, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.50g per 100 grams
Antelope, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.49g per 100 grams
Caribou, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.46g per 100 grams
Gelatin
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Leucine
2.45g per 100 grams
Turkey breast, fried
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Leucine
2.44g per 100 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.44g per 100 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.44g per 100 grams
Pumpkin seed
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Leucine
2.42g per 100 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.41g per 100 grams
Muskrat, cooked, roasted
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.37g per 100 grams
Ham, lean, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.36g per 100 grams
Lamb, spleen, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Leucine
2.35g per 100 grams
Anchovy
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Leucine
2.35g per 100 grams
Beef sirloin steak, grilled
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Leucine
2.33g per 100 grams
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