Valine
A branched-chain amino acid for muscle and stamina.
What is Valine?
Valine is the third essential branched-chain amino acid, alongside leucine and isoleucine. It supports muscle metabolism and repair, supplies energy to working muscle, and helps maintain the body's nitrogen balance during exertion.
Health benefits of Valine
- Provides energy to muscle during exercise
- Supports muscle growth, repair and endurance
- Helps maintain nitrogen balance in the body
- Works with leucine and isoleucine in muscle tissue
Top food sources of Valine
See full rankingMeat, fish, poultry, dairy, soy, mushrooms, peanuts and seeds. Values shown per 100 g.
Egg, white, dried, powder, glucose reduced
6,170 mg
Egg, white, dried, flakes, glucose reduced
5,760 mg
Egg, white, dried
5,164 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO
4,500 mg
Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus
4,400 mg
Soy protein isolate
4,098 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type
4,098 mg
Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis
4,098 mg
Seaweed, spirulina, dried
3,512 mg
Egg, whole, dried, stabilized, glucose reduced
3,468 mg
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
3,236 mg
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native)
3,228 mg
How much Valine do you need?
There is no FDA Daily Value for individual amino acids. The WHO estimate is about 26 mg per kg of body weight per day.
Valine deficiency
Deficiency is uncommon with adequate protein; shortfalls can contribute to muscle weakness, poor coordination and fatigue.
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 Valine do?
Valine is the third essential branched-chain amino acid, alongside leucine and isoleucine. It supports muscle metabolism and repair, supplies energy to working muscle, and helps maintain the body's nitrogen balance during exertion.
How much Valine do I need per day?
There is no FDA Daily Value for individual amino acids. The WHO estimate is about 26 mg per kg of body weight per day.
Which foods are highest in Valine?
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, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus.
What happens if I don't get enough Valine?
Deficiency is uncommon with adequate protein; shortfalls can contribute to muscle weakness, poor coordination and fatigue.