Serine Foods high in serine and how much you need · Amino acids

Serine is a non-essential amino acid that is involved in the biosynthesis of proteins. Serine is also a precursor for the synthesis of other important amino acids, such as glycine and cysteine.

Most in a serving: Rabbit, wild

There's no official daily target for serine.

Among plant foods, bean, yellow, mature; soy mince and soy protein concentrate, 58% protein have the most serine per serving. Among animal foods, the most are in rabbit, wild; lutefish and cheese, roquefort.

Plant sources

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Foods highest in serine

Ranked from 894 foods in our catalog, one entry per food.

1

Rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed 1.2 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops
2

Lutefish 1.2 g

serving (85 g) · Fish
3

Zander, pike-perch 1.2 g

serving (110 g) · Fish
4

Beef sirloin 1.2 g

serving (110 g) · Steaks and chops
5

Pork, liver, cooked, braised 1.2 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
6

Pheasant, cooked, total edible 1.2 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds
7

Beef steak, fried 1.2 g

serving (85 g) · Steaks and chops
8

Veal, heart, cooked, braised 1.1 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
9

Whey protein concentrate (75%) 1.1 g

scoop (28.7 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
10

Bean, yellow, mature 1.1 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
11

Trout 1.1 g

serving (110 g) · Fish
12

Turkey breast, fried 1.1 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds
13

Soy mince 1 g

serving (35 g) · Pulse products
14

Turkey, oven-baked 1 g

serving (85 g) · Chicken and other birds
15

Soy protein concentrate, 58% protein 1 g

serving (30 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
16

Lamb, spleen, cooked, braised 0.98 g

serving (85 g) · Offal dishes
17

Cheese, roquefort 0.97 g

serving (55 g) · Cheese, ripened cheese
18

Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 0.97 g

serving (85 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
19

Pea, green, split, mature seeds 0.96 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
20

Macaroni, boiled 0.88 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta
21

Spaghetti, boiled 0.88 g

serving (140 g) · Pasta
22

Tempeh 0.87 g

serving (85 g) · Miscellaneous ingredients
23

Soy bean, boiled 0.87 g

serving (90 g) · Pulses
24

Tofu, firm (with calcium sulfate) 0.86 g

serving (85 g) · Pulse products
25

Herring, salted 0.78 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products
26

Squid 0.77 g

serving (110 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
27

Salami, light, 15% fat 0.75 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, sausages
28

Lobster 0.7 g

serving (110 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs
29

Redfish, rosefish, frozen 0.69 g

serving (110 g) · Fish products
30

Cottage cheese, 2-5% fat 0.66 g

serving (110 g) · Cheese, unripened, fresh cheese
31

Chicken nuggets, deep-fried, lactose-free 0.62 g

serving (85 g) · Poultry dishes
32

Salmon in oil, canned 0.61 g

serving (85 g) · Fish products
33

Yoghurt, plain, fat-free, low-lactose, 0.5 ug vitamin d 0.6 g

container (170 g) · Yoghurt
34

Sour milk, acidophilus bifidus, 2% fat, probiotics 0.59 g

serving (240 g) · Soured milks
35

Tofu (without calcium sulfate) 0.59 g

block (85 g) · Pulse products
36

Egg, omega, without shell 0.53 g

medium piece (55 g) · Egg
37

Rice, wholegrain, boiled 0.53 g

serving (140 g) · Rice
38

Hemp seed, whole 0.51 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
39

Milk, raw milk, 4.4 % fat, without added vitamin d 0.5 g

serving (240 g) · Milks >2% fat
40

Pumpkin seed 0.5 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
41

Cottonseed kernel, roasted (glandless) 0.49 g

serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
42

Turkey cold cuts 0.48 g

serving (55 g) · Cold cuts, meat
43

Egg white, fried 0.48 g

large (46 g) · Egg
44

Amaranth flakes 0.46 g

serving (40 g) · Flour
45

Amaranth grain, cooked 0.45 g

serving (140 g) · Rice
46

Pork and beef, canned 0.42 g

serving (85 g) · Meat products
47

Wheat whole, boiled 0.41 g

serving (140 g) · Rice
48

Pasta, wheat germ pasta 0.41 g

serving (55 g) · Pasta
49

Egg white powder 0.39 g

tbsp (7 g) · Egg
50

Peanut butter 0.39 g

serving (32 g) · Condiments

Learn about serine

What does serine do for the body?

Serine is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, such as the production of proteins and other important molecules. It also contributes to the structure and function of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

How much serine 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 serine 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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