Foods Highest in Alanine
4,829 foods ranked by Alanine per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Alanine, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Alanine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can make it as needed. It plays a central role in the glucose–alanine cycle, shuttling nitrogen from muscle to the liver, where it can be turned into glucose for energy during exercise and fasting.
Read the full Alanine guideValues per 100 g.
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy and legumes; also made within the body. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Alanine — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Alanine?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened, Snacks, pork skins, plain, Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, added phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin C, Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, no added sodium and Snacks, pork skins, barbecue-flavor. See the full ranking above.
How much Alanine do I need a day?
There is no Daily Value and no specific intake target — the body makes alanine itself, and protein foods supply plenty.
What does Alanine do?
Alanine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning the body can make it as needed. It plays a central role in the glucose–alanine cycle, shuttling nitrogen from muscle to the liver, where it can be turned into glucose for energy during exercise and fasting.