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
- Ground turmeric
Ground turmeric spice.
9.7 mg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
8.9 mg - Duck meat
Domesticated duck, roasted, meat only, without skin.
8.4 mg - Beef ground 90% lean
Ground beef, 90% lean / 10% fat, cooked as a pan-broiled patty.
7.7 mg - Paprika
Spices, paprika, exactly as identified by USDA.
7.1 mg - Chicken breast
Roasted chicken breast, meat only, without skin; seasoning not specified.
6.2 mg - Pork tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin, separable lean only; seasoning not specified.
4.3 mg - Cinnamon
Spices, cinnamon, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
3.9 mg - Turkey breast
Roasted turkey breast from retail parts, meat only; seasoning not specified.
3.2 mg - Flaxseed
Flaxseed; source does not specify grinding.
3.1 mg - Honey
Honey; floral source not specified.
1.7 mg - Cloves
Spices, cloves, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
1.4 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