1 teaspoon (medium) of L-Glutamine (5 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

L-Glutamine Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

400

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

100g

· 200% DV

Fat

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 100% · Fat 0%

L-Glutamine Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

0µg · 0% DV

0mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Calcium

0mg · 0% DV

Iron

0mg · 0% DV

Magnesium

0mg · 0% DV

Zinc

0mg · 0% DV

How Nutritious Is L-Glutamine?

Nutrient density

Low

5/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

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.

L-Glutamine Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off L-Glutamine

To burn the 400 calories in 100 g:

🚶

99min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

41min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

54min

Cycling

🏊

47min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is L-Glutamine Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does L-Glutamine Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is L-Glutamine Good For?

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

L-Glutamine Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

POLYUNSATURATED

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Frequently Asked Questions About L-Glutamine

How many calories and how much protein does L-glutamine contain?

L-glutamine provides 400 calories and 100 g of protein per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbohydrates and fat.

Is L-glutamine suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, L-glutamine is compatible with a keto diet. It contains no carbohydrates and has a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026