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
- Poppy seeds
Spices, poppy seed, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.9 mg - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.7 mg - Cottage cheese
Creamed cottage cheese, large or small curd.
0.7 mg - Whole milk
Whole cow's milk, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D.
0.7 mg - Egg
Whole egg, hard-boiled.
0.6 mg - Brown rice
Cooked, long-grain. The USDA source description does not state added salt.
0.5 mg - Buckwheat
Roasted buckwheat groats, cooked.
0.5 mg - Cream cheese
Cheese, cream, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.5 mg - Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
0.4 mg - Brazil nuts
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.4 mg - Dates
Dates, medjool, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.4 mg - Peanuts
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted without salt.
0.4 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