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Top 100 Foods With Threonine - Care Omnia Nutrition

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Pork Skins contain threonine

Threonine is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Threonine in most commonly found in animal products.

Threonine can be obtained from non-animal sources, mainly through fermentation of carbohydrates.

You can find threonine-rich foods in:

You can find a more detailed list of foods that contain threonine below.

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Ranked List Of 100 Foods With Threonine

Below you'll find a list of the top 100 foods that contain threonine. It's ranked from the food with the most amount to the food with the least amount.

For ease of use, we've grouped together all foods that share the same rank.

By clicking on a food you'll get a list of all the nutrient content of that food.

Foods Ranked 1 - 20 With Threonine

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RankFoods with Threonineper 100gper Oz
13.7 g1 g
2
(Powder, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
3.7 g1 g
3
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
3.6 g1 g
4
(Flakes, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
3.4 g969.6 mg
5
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
3.2 g915.7 mg
6Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values3.1 g890.2 mg
(Potassium Type)
73 g842 mg
8
(Dried & Salted Fish)
2.8 g779.6 mg
92.7 g773.9 mg
10Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values2.5 g700.2 mg
(Fish, Alaska Native)
(Produced By Acid Wash)
(Produced By Alcohol Extraction)
11
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
2.4 g691.7 mg
12
(Alaska Native)
2.4 g677.6 mg
13
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
2.4 g671.9 mg
142.2 g615.2 mg
15
(Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat)
2.1 g606.7 mg
162.1 g603.8 mg
17
(Low-Fat, Seeds)
2.1 g589.7 mg
18
(Baker's, Active Dry, Leavening Agents)
2 g564.2 mg
19
(Defatted)
2 g558.5 mg
20Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values2 g555.7 mg
(Koyadofu, Prepared With Calcium Sulfate)
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
fig 1. Foods with threonine rank 1 to 20

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Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Threonine

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RankFoods with Threonineper 100gper Oz
21
(Defatted)
2 g552.8 mg
22
(Low Fat, Glandless, Seeds)
1.8 g521.6 mg
23Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.8 g516 mg
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
(Plain)
24
(Defatted)
1.8 g507.5 mg
25
(Mature Seeds)
1.8 g501.8 mg
26
(Barbecue-Flavor)
1.8 g499 mg
27
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.7 g493.3 mg
28
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.7 g490.4 mg
29Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g487.6 mg
(Mature Seeds)
30Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g484.8 mg
(Beef Inside Skirt, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
31
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.7 g476.3 mg
32
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
1.7 g473.4 mg
33
(Beef, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
1.7 g470.6 mg
34Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.7 g467.8 mg
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Lip Off, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Lip-On, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
35Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g464.9 mg
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
36Four foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g462.1 mg
(Beef Rib, Grade: Select, Bone-In, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry)
(Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Regular, Dry)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
371.6 g459.3 mg
38Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g456.4 mg
(Beef Lip Off, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Lip-On, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
39Five foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g453.6 mg
(Top Round, Meat Only)
(Beef Outside Skirt, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Dry, Calcium Reduced)
(Beef Lip-On, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
40Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g450.8 mg
(Meat Only, New Zealand Imported)
(Beef, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
fig 2. Foods with threonine rank 21 to 40

Foods Ranked 41 - 48 With Threonine

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RankFoods with Threonineper 100gper Oz
41Eight foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g447.9 mg
(Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Top Round, Meat & Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
(With Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
(Without Added Vitamin A & Vitamin D, Dry)
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
42
(Beef Loin, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
1.6 g445.1 mg
43Six foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g442.3 mg
(Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Bone-In Lip-On, Grade: Select, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
44Two foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.6 g439.4 mg
(Meat Only, New Zealand Imported)
45Five foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g436.6 mg
(Beef Inside Skirt, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Choice, Boneless, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
46Nine foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g433.7 mg
(Game Meat, Meat Only)
(Meat Only, Cubed For Stew)
(Sockeye, Alaska Native, Fish)
(Beef Round, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Shredded)
(Mature Seeds, No Salt Added)
(Mature Seeds, Salted)
(Beef Loin, Grade: Select, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
47Seven foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g430.9 mg
(Beef, Grade: Choice, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Grade: Choice, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/4" Fat)
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
(Beef Short Loin, Grade: Select, Bone-In, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
(Beef Loin, Grade: All, Lip Off, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Dry Grated, Reduced Fat)
48Three foods with the same rank/nutrient values1.5 g428.1 mg
(Beef, Grade: All, Boneless, Meat Only, Trimmed To 0" Fat)
(Beef Round, Grade: Select, Meat & Fat, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
(Beef Short Loin, Grade: Select, Meat Only, Trimmed To 1/8" Fat)
fig 3. Foods with threonine rank 41 to 48

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Foods In Different Categories With Threonine

The food categories below have foods that contain threonine.

Select a category to show a ranked list of all the foods in that category with threonine.

Food CategoriesNumber of foods
in category
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods35
Baby Foods68
Baked Products349
Beef Products935
Beverages31
Breakfast Cereals43
Candy, Sweets or Lollies83
Cereal Grains and Pasta157
Dairy and Egg Products206
Dressings and Condiments11
Fast Foods130
Finfish and Shellfish Products249
Fruits and Berries150
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products452
Legumes and Legume Products211
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes32
Nuts and Seeds129
Pork Products317
Poultry Products370
Restaurant Foods96
Sausages and Luncheon Meats119
Snacks104
Soups, Broths, and Stews49
Spices and Herbs27
Vegetables and Vegetable Products617
fig 4. Food categories with foods that contain Threonine

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