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Concentrated amino acid source for muscle growth and athletic support.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Amino acid tablet (6 g) has 21 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 6 g
21
KCAL / 6G
Carbs
0.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 90% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 6 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 6 g | 21 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 10 g | 35 kcal |
| 2 serving (large) | 12 g | 42 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 20 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Amino acid tablets provide amino acids, which the body uses to build proteins, including muscle proteins. They can supplement dietary intake, but they do not replace protein-rich meals or provide all the benefits of a balanced diet.
Amino acid tablets may support muscle protein synthesis, but they cannot build muscle by themselves. Progressive resistance training and enough protein from food are central; tablets are most relevant when they help fill a genuine gap in amino acid intake.
Not necessarily: BCAAs are just three amino acids—leucine, isoleucine, and valine—while amino acid tablets may contain a different or broader blend. Compare the actual amino acids listed, because the name alone does not tell you what a tablet supplies.
There is no universally best pre- or post-workout time for amino acid tablets. Taking them near training is convenient, but getting adequate protein across your meals matters more than choosing a particular minute around a workout.
Amino acid tablets are not automatically a substitute for a protein shake. Shakes generally provide a larger amount of protein, while tablets vary in their amino acid blend and serving size; compare the actual contents rather than treating them as equivalent.
You can take amino acid tablets on rest days if they are part of your planned intake, but taking them is not required simply because you trained the day before. Recovery also depends on regular meals, sleep, and your overall training plan.
Amino acid tablets may contribute amino acids used in muscle repair, but they are not a proven quick fix for post-workout soreness. Adequate food, rest, and a suitable training load are more useful foundations for recovery.
Yes, amino acid tablets can cause digestive symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or diarrhea in some people, particularly when taken in large amounts. Stop taking them if symptoms occur, and avoid combining several products with overlapping amino acids.
Amino acid tablets may add little for someone already eating enough varied protein, because protein foods supply amino acids too. Their usefulness depends on whether they address a specific shortfall, not simply on taking them around exercise.
People with kidney disease should ask their doctor or dietitian before using amino acid tablets. Protein and amino acid needs can differ with kidney function, and a clinician can assess the supplement alongside the person’s diet and medicines.
Vitamins
B12
0.06µg · 3% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
4.8mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.06mg · 0% DV
Calcium
3mg · 0% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 21 calories in 3 piece (medium) (6 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
An amino acid tablet is a dietary supplement made by compressing one or more amino acids into tablet form. Its exact blend varies by product, and it is taken with water rather than prepared like a food. In gyms and training routines worldwide, people may use one around a workout; follow the directions on the particular label, since products differ.
It is a concentrated source of amino acids in a small serving, not a source of fibre or a substitute for balanced meals. For everyday nutrition, pair training with meals built around foods such as eggs, dairy, beans, fish or meat, and check the ingredient list and serving instructions before choosing a tablet.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.