Foods Highest in Glycine
4,829 foods ranked by Glycine per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Glycine, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Glycine is the smallest amino acid and makes up about a third of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. Beyond connective tissue, it helps build glutathione, creatine and heme, and acts as a calming neurotransmitter that may support sleep quality.
Read the full Glycine guideValues per 100 g.
Gelatin, bone broth, skin-on meats, fish, dairy and legumes. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Glycine — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Glycine?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened, 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, Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, pork skins, barbecue-flavor. See the full ranking above.
How much Glycine do I need a day?
There is no FDA Daily Value. Some researchers suggest the body's collagen needs exceed what it makes, so foods like bone broth and gelatin can help.
What does Glycine do?
Glycine is the smallest amino acid and makes up about a third of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. Beyond connective tissue, it helps build glutathione, creatine and heme, and acts as a calming neurotransmitter that may support sleep quality.