Foods Highest in Serine

4,830 foods ranked by Serine per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in Serine, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Serine is a non-essential amino acid the body produces from other compounds. It is used to build the phospholipids in cell membranes and the protective myelin around nerves, to make other amino acids and neurotransmitters, and in DNA and RNA synthesis.

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Soy, eggs, meat, fish, dairy, nuts and whole grains. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

Serine — frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in Serine?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Egg, white, dried, powder, glucose reduced, Egg, white, dried, flakes, glucose reduced, Egg, white, dried, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO and Soy protein isolate, potassium type. See the full ranking above.

How much Serine do I need a day?

There is no Daily Value or specific intake target — the body makes serine, and protein foods provide it.

What does Serine do?

Serine is a non-essential amino acid the body produces from other compounds. It is used to build the phospholipids in cell membranes and the protective myelin around nerves, to make other amino acids and neurotransmitters, and in DNA and RNA synthesis.

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