Aspartic acid is an amino acid that plays a role in hormone production and nervous system function. According to Medline Plus, aspartic acid is nonessential because your body can create it if there is a dietary deficiency. Some people may be unable to produce the chemical adequately. Being deficient in aspartic acid can cause fatigue and reduced stamina. Eating foods that are rich in aspartic acid can help fight these symptoms and others related to a deficiency.
Fish, Poultry and Meat
Meat, fish and poultry all contain ample amounts of aspartic acid. According to Diet & Fitness Today, a 100-gram serving of Atlantic cod contains 6 grams of aspartic acid. A 100-gram serving of yellowfin tuna comes with 3 grams of aspartic acid and blue crab meat contains 2 grams of the amino acid. Chicken giblets, bacon, cooked lamb shoulder and cooked veal all contain 3 grams of aspartic acid per 100-gram serving.
Seeds and Legumes
Other good sources of aspartic acid are legumes and seeds. Sunflower seed flour and cottonseed meal both provide 5 grams of aspartic acid per 100 grams. Soy protein isolate contains 10 grams of aspartic acid per 100-gram portion. Freeze-dried tofu and soy flour both include 5 grams in a 100-gram serving.
Eggs and Dairy
Egg whites get you 8 grams of aspartic acid per 100-gram serving while dried egg yolk offers 3 grams at the same serving size. Parmesan cheese supplies 2 grams of aspartic acid and goat cheese has 1 gram for each 100 grams, according to Diet & Fitness Today.
Vegetables and Fruits
Aspartic rich vegetables include dried seaweed, which contains 5 grams in a 100-gram serving. Other aspartic acid-rich vegetables include freeze-dried sweet green or red peppers, at 2 grams per 100-gram serving. Dried ancho peppers, tomato powder, freeze-dried chives and sun-dried tomatoes all contain 1 gram of aspartic acid in every 100 grams. The only fruit with a significant amount of aspartic acid is dried apricot, which offers 1 gram per 100-gram portion.
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