Aspartic Acid
Non-essential amino acid for energy and detox.
What is Aspartic Acid?
Aspartic acid (aspartate) is a non-essential amino acid the body makes on its own. It feeds the citric acid cycle that produces cellular energy, takes part in the urea cycle that clears ammonia, and is used to synthesize other amino acids and the building blocks of DNA.
Health benefits of Aspartic Acid
- Feeds the energy-producing citric acid cycle
- Helps remove ammonia through the urea cycle
- Used to build other amino acids and nucleotides
- Acts as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system
Top food sources of Aspartic Acid
See full rankingMeat, fish, eggs, dairy, asparagus, sprouting seeds and legumes. Values shown per 100 g.
Soy protein isolate
10,203 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type
10,203 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis
10,203 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO
10,200 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus
10,000 mg
Egg, white, dried
8,253 mg
Egg, white, dried, powder, glucose reduced
7,291 mg
Soy protein concentrate, produced by alcohol extraction
7,249 mg
Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash
7,249 mg
Soy protein concentrate, crude protein basis (N x 6.25), produced by acid wash
7,249 mg
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native)
6,877 mg
Egg, white, dried, flakes, glucose reduced
6,806 mg
How much Aspartic Acid do you need?
There is no Daily Value or specific target. The body synthesizes it, and protein foods provide it abundantly.
Aspartic Acid deficiency
There is no dietary requirement because the body produces aspartic acid; deficiency is not a practical concern.
Nutrition data per 100 g from the USDA & FooDB databases. Daily Values follow the FDA 2016+ labeling standard for a 2,000-calorie diet. This guide is for general information and is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aspartic Acid do?
Aspartic acid (aspartate) is a non-essential amino acid the body makes on its own. It feeds the citric acid cycle that produces cellular energy, takes part in the urea cycle that clears ammonia, and is used to synthesize other amino acids and the building blocks of DNA.
How much Aspartic Acid do I need per day?
There is no Daily Value or specific target. The body synthesizes it, and protein foods provide it abundantly.
Which foods are highest in Aspartic Acid?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Soy protein isolate, Soy protein isolate, potassium type, Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus.
What happens if I don't get enough Aspartic Acid?
There is no dietary requirement because the body produces aspartic acid; deficiency is not a practical concern.