EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Betaine
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: betaine (C5H11NO2). USDA reports Betaine separately. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: betaine. Formula C5H11NO2; PubChem CID 247; charge 0. This is a chemical reference, not a depiction of its physical appearance in food.
PubChem Compound 247, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
60 foods with data 146 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Rye grain
Rye grain, unprepared; not cooked rye bread.
146.1 mg - Whole-wheat bread
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared, exactly as identified by USDA.
126.5 mg - Spinach
Raw spinach.
102.6 mg - Bulgur
Cooked bulgur; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
83.4 mg - Enriched pasta
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
68 mg - Tilapia
Tilapia cooked with dry heat; added salt/fat not specified.
26.3 mg - Bison
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
15.1 mg - Goat meat
Goat meat, roasted, as classified by USDA under game meat.
14 mg - Lamb leg
Roasted lamb whole leg, shank and sirloin, separable lean only, choice, trimmed to 1/4 inch fat.
13.8 mg - Oyster mushrooms
Mushrooms, oyster, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
12.1 mg - Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
9.8 mg - Atlantic cod
Atlantic cod, cooked with dry heat.
9.7 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
What it means for your diet
The exact USDA entry here is Betaine. The source below gives general nutrition context only; it does not establish a deficiency syndrome, benefit, supplement dose or safe upper limit for this individual measurement. Energy methods, organic acids and other analytical components must not be treated as interchangeable nutrients.
Ranking amounts describe foods, not supplement doses. A high rank does not mean you should consume more. Source recommendations and cautions retain their original population and scope.
Nutrition [1]
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Original health-topic summary, reproduced with attribution.
Good nutrition is important in keeping people healthy throughout their lives - when they are babies, toddlers, children, adults, and then older adults. It can help people live longer and lower their risk of health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more.
Good nutrition is about healthy eating. This means regularly choosing healthy foods and beverages. A healthy eating plan should give your body the energy and nutrients that you need every day. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, , , and . The plan should also take into account your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget.
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 247: Betaine · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13