Vegan foods high in Vitamin B12 (USDA SR Legacy)

Many assume vitamin B12 only matters for energy. It actually builds the red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout your body and protects the nerves that send signals to your brain and muscles. Adults need 2.4 micrograms daily.

Animal products dominate this ranking because B12 comes from bacteria, not animals themselves. Livestock accumulate it through feed and soil. The ranking shows you where B12 concentrates, but not how your body absorbs it; some forms are easier to use than others.

Without animal foods, you have three routes: fortified plant-based products like cereals and plant milks (check the label for added B12), certain fermented foods like tempeh and miso, or a supplement. Fortified foods and supplements are the reliable options; relying on fermented foods alone leaves gaps in most diets.

FDA daily value: 2.4 mcg

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Showing 1–50 of 754 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV
1 Moose, liver, braised (Alaska Native) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 71.00 mcg 2958%
2 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Enriched Wheat Bran flakes Breakfast Cereals 20.69 mcg 862%
3 Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) American Indian/Alaska Native Foods 19.10 mcg 796%
4 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON MULTIGRAIN CRUNCH BAR Snacks 10.91 mcg 455%
5 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Chewy Chocolate Peanut Bar Snacks 10.91 mcg 455%
6 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors Snacks 10.91 mcg 455%
7 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt Fats and Oils 10.80 mcg 450%
8 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt Fats and Oils 10.80 mcg 450%
9 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D Fats and Oils 10.80 mcg 450%
10 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D Fats and Oils 10.80 mcg 450%
11 Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan Beverages 8.08 mcg 337%
12 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Protein Performance Bar, Caramel Nut Rush Snacks 7.50 mcg 312%
13 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Double Chocolate Nut Bar Snacks 7.50 mcg 312%
14 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Crispy Hexagons Breakfast Cereals 7.24 mcg 302%
15 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Fruity DYNO-BITES Breakfast Cereals 6.90 mcg 288%
16 Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS Breakfast Cereals 6.77 mcg 282%
17 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, GOLDEN PUFFS Breakfast Cereals 6.67 mcg 278%
18 Beverages, nutritional shake mix, high protein, powder Beverages 6.43 mcg 268%
19 Formulated bar, LUNA BAR, NUTZ OVER CHOCOLATE Snacks 6.40 mcg 267%
20 Meat extender Legumes and Legume Products 6.00 mcg 250%
21 Formulated bar, POWER BAR, chocolate Snacks 5.60 mcg 233%
22 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GOLDEN CRISP Breakfast Cereals 5.60 mcg 233%
23 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, FRUITY PEBBLES Breakfast Cereals 5.56 mcg 232%
24 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON CRISP RICE Breakfast Cereals 5.45 mcg 227%
25 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereals 5.36 mcg 223%
26 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON TASTEEOS Breakfast Cereals 5.36 mcg 223%
27 Cereals ready-to-eat, chocolate-flavored frosted puffed corn Breakfast Cereals 5.29 mcg 220%
28 Cereals ready-to-eat, frosted oat cereal with marshmallows Breakfast Cereals 5.29 mcg 220%
29 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, COCOA PEBBLES Breakfast Cereals 5.20 mcg 217%
30 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes Breakfast Cereals 5.20 mcg 217%
31 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Cocoa DYNO-BITES Breakfast Cereals 5.17 mcg 215%
32 Chicken, meatless, breaded, fried Legumes and Legume Products 5.11 mcg 213%
33 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CINNAMON TOASTERS Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
34 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, COLOSSAL CRUNCH Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
35 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
36 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, COCO-ROOS Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
37 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, MARSHMALLOW MATEYS Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
38 Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, KING VITAMAN Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
39 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST Bran Flakes Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
40 Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Biscuits Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
41 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Blueberry MUFFIN TOPS Cereal Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
42 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, BERRY COLOSSAL CRUNCH Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
43 Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, ALPHA-BITS Breakfast Cereals 5.00 mcg 208%
44 Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified Baby Foods 5.00 mcg 208%
45 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, CORN BURSTS Breakfast Cereals 4.84 mcg 202%
46 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Frosted Flakes Breakfast Cereals 4.84 mcg 202%
47 Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER WHOLE HEARTS oat cereal Breakfast Cereals 4.75 mcg 198%
48 Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, TOOTIE FRUITIES Breakfast Cereals 4.69 mcg 195%
49 Babyfood, Multigrain whole grain cereal, dry fortified Baby Foods 4.69 mcg 195%
50 Babyfood, cereal, Oatmeal, dry, GERBER, SINGLE GRAIN, fortified Baby Foods 4.60 mcg 192%

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