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Monday, July 20, 2026

==Leucine-Rich Foods

The following foods contain the highest concentrations of leucine per standard serving:
Meat & Poultry
  • Chicken Breast: ~ 2.3 g of leucine per 100g (about 3.3 g per 200 calories)
  • Beef (Top Sirloin / Skirt Steak): ~ 1.3 g to 2.9 g per 100g
  • Pork Chops: ~ 2.1 g of leucine per 100g
Fish & Seafood
  • Tuna: ~ 1.9 g of leucine per 100g (about 3.6 g per 200 calories)
  • Salmon: ~ 1.6 g of leucine per 100g
  • Yellowtail: ~ 3.5 g of leucine per half-fillet 
Dairy & Eggs
  • Swiss Cheese: ~ 3.9 g of leucine per cup
  • Parmesan Cheese: ~ 2.8 g of leucine per 100g
  • Cottage Cheese: ~ 1.5 g of leucine per cup
  • Whole Eggs: ~ 1.4 g of leucine per 200 calories 
Plant-Based & Vegan Sources
  • Soybeans & Edamame: ~ 3.3 g of leucine per 100g
  • Tempeh: ~ 2.3 g of leucine per cup
  • Pumpkin Seeds: ~ 2.4 g of leucine per 100g
  • Hemp Seeds: ~ 2.2 g of leucine per 100g
  • Cooked Lentils: ~ 1.8 g of leucine per 100g (about 1.1 g per 200 calories)
 

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