Proline Foods high in proline and how much you need · Amino acids

Proline is a non-essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in the formation of connective tissues, and supports the production of collagen, which is important for skin, hair, and nail health.

Most in a serving: Pork, ears

There's no official daily target for proline.

Among plant foods, seitan, macaroni and soy mince have the most proline per serving. Among animal foods, the most are in pork, ears; cheese, hard cheese, edam type, 24-27% fat and lutefish.

Plant sources

Also high in it

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Foods highest in proline

Ranked from 882 foods in our catalog, one entry per food.

1

Pork, ears, frozen, raw 2.4 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
2

Seitan 2.1 g

serving (85 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
3

Macaroni, boiled 2 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta
4

Spaghetti, boiled 2 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta
5

Cheese, hard cheese, edam type, 24-27% fat 1.8 g

serving (55 g) · Cheese, ripened cheese
6

Beef, lungs, cooked, braised 1.8 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
7

Turkey breast 1.4 g

serving (110 g) · Chicken and other birds
8

Veal, liver, cooked, braised 1.4 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
9

Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed 1.4 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops
10

Beef sirloin 1.4 g

serving (110 g) · Steaks and chops
11

Turkey with skin 1.3 g

serving (110 g) · Chicken and other birds
12

Reindeer, boiled, salt 1.3 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops
13

Skim Milk powder, lactose-free 1.3 g

serving (30 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
14

Turkey mince, fried without fat 1.3 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds
15

Whey protein concentrate (75%) 1.2 g

scoop (28.7 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
16

Cottage cheese, 4% fat 1.2 g

serving (100 g) · Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
17

Yoghurt, plain, fat-free, low-lactose, 0.5 ug vitamin d 1.2 g

container (170 g) · Yoghurt
18

Lutefish 1.1 g

serving (85 g) · Fish
19

Soy mince 1 g

serving (35 g) · Pulse products
20

Sour milk, acidophilus bifidus, 2% fat, probiotics 0.97 g

serving (240 g) · Soured milks
21

Trout 0.94 g

serving (110 g) · Fish
22

Pea, green, split, mature seeds 0.93 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
23

Tofu, firm (with calcium sulfate) 0.92 g

serving (85 g) · Pulse products
24

Tuna 0.91 g

serving (110 g) · Fish
25

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 0.89 g

serving (85 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
26

Milk, goat milk 0.88 g

serving (240 g) · Milks >2% fat
27

Soy bean, boiled 0.87 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
28

Wheat whole, boiled 0.87 g

serving (140 g) · Rice
29

Pasta, wheat germ pasta 0.84 g

serving (55 g) · Pasta
30

Bean, yellow, mature 0.84 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
31

Poppy seed 0.83 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
32

Lobster 0.82 g

serving (110 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
33

Salami, light, 15% fat 0.77 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, sausages
34

Wheat tortilla 0.72 g

serving (55 g) · Sandwiches and burgers
35

Squid 0.7 g

serving (110 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
36

Herring, salted 0.64 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products
37

Flour, whole wheat flour, graham flour 0.62 g

serving (30 g) · Flour
38

Tofu (without calcium sulfate) 0.6 g

block (85 g) · Pulse products
39

Redfish, rosefish, frozen 0.58 g

serving (110 g) · Fish products
40

Pork and beef, canned 0.58 g

serving (85 g) · Meat products
41

Bulgur 0.57 g

serving (45 g) · Rice
42

Barley, rolled, barley flakes 0.56 g

serving (45 g) · Flour
43

Chicken nuggets, deep-fried, lactose-free 0.56 g

serving (85 g) · Poultry dishes
44

Semolina 0.56 g

serving (40 g) · Flour
45

Salmon in oil, canned 0.55 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products
46

Hemp seed, whole 0.48 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
47

Rice, wholegrain, boiled 0.47 g

serving (140 g) · Rice
48

Turkey cold cuts 0.46 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, meat
49

Croissant, home-made 0.43 g

serving (55 g) · Savoury bakery
50

Cottonseed kernel, roasted (glandless) 0.42 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits

Learn about proline

What does proline do for the body?

Proline is an amino acid necessary for the production of collagen, which is essential for healthy skin, joints, and connective tissues. It also plays a role in maintaining muscle tissue.

How much proline do I need?

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.

How do vegans get their proline intake?

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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