Collagen peptides: amino acid profile
powder · Composite of published hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptide analyses, scaled to 90% protein
How much protein and leucine does it contain?
Per 100 g, Collagen peptides provides 90.0 g protein and 2.40 g leucine. Use the listed preparation when comparing portions.
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The first column of amounts is per 100 g of food; the second compares the composition of the protein itself.
| Amino acid | g / 100 g | g / 100 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine Essential (BCAA) | 2.40 | 2.7 |
| Isoleucine Essential (BCAA) | 1.30 | 1.4 |
| Valine Essential (BCAA) | 2.20 | 2.4 |
| Lysine Essential | 3.20 | 3.6 |
| Threonine Essential | 1.60 | 1.8 |
| Phenylalanine Essential | 1.90 | 2.1 |
| Methionine Essential | 0.80 | 0.9 |
| Histidine Essential | 0.90 | 1.0 |
| Tryptophan Essential | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| Glutamic acid Non-essential | 9.20 | 10.2 |
| Aspartic acid Non-essential | 5.20 | 5.8 |
| Proline Non-essential | 11.40 | 12.7 |
| Alanine Non-essential | 7.70 | 8.6 |
| Serine Non-essential | 2.90 | 3.2 |
| Tyrosine Non-essential | 0.70 | 0.8 |
| Arginine Non-essential | 6.60 | 7.3 |
| Cysteine Non-essential | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| Glycine Non-essential | 20.00 | 22.2 |
What do these numbers mean? Read the guide →
By Logan King and Dr Paul T Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Metabolism, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Amino acid score compares this food's scarcest essential amino acid with the WHO/FAO/UNU 2007 adult pattern; 100%+ means every essential amino acid is carried in good proportion. Data: Composite of published hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptide analyses, scaled to 90% protein. Educational reference, not medical advice.