Vegetarian 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 1001–1050 of 1,408 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV
1001 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Premature, with iron, 20 calories, ready-to-feed Baby Foods 0.16 mcg 7%
1002 Milk, evaporated, 2% fat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Dairy and Egg Products 0.16 mcg 7%
1003 Milk, canned, evaporated, with added vitamin D and without added vitamin A Dairy and Egg Products 0.16 mcg 7%
1004 Cream, fluid, heavy whipping Dairy and Egg Products 0.16 mcg 7%
1005 TACO BELL, Bean Burrito Fast Foods 0.16 mcg 7%
1006 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Premature, 24 calories ready-to-feed Low iron Baby Foods 0.16 mcg 7%
1007 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Bar Sweets 0.16 mcg 7%
1008 Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Premature, 20 calories ready-to-feed Low iron Baby Foods 0.16 mcg 7%
1009 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar Sweets 0.16 mcg 7%
1010 Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) Baked Products 0.16 mcg 7%
1011 Muffin, blueberry, commercially prepared, low-fat Baked Products 0.16 mcg 7%
1012 Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting Baked Products 0.15 mcg 6%
1013 Bread, cornbread, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk Baked Products 0.15 mcg 6%
1014 Cookies, sugar wafer, chocolate-covered Baked Products 0.15 mcg 6%
1015 Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt Fats and Oils 0.15 mcg 6%
1016 Babyfood, vegetable, green beans and potatoes Baby Foods 0.15 mcg 6%
1017 Macaroni and Cheese, canned entree Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes 0.15 mcg 6%
1018 Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER 100% Natural Granola with Oats, Wheat, Honey, and Raisins Breakfast Cereals 0.15 mcg 6%
1019 Muffins, plain, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk Baked Products 0.15 mcg 6%
1020 Candies, crispy bar with peanut butter filling Sweets 0.15 mcg 6%
1021 Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate Sweets 0.15 mcg 6%
1022 Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat Sweets 0.15 mcg 6%
1023 Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free Sweets 0.15 mcg 6%
1024 Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat Sweets 0.15 mcg 6%
1025 Bread, potato Baked Products 0.15 mcg 6%
1026 CRACKER BARREL, macaroni n' cheese plate, from kid's menu Restaurant Foods 0.15 mcg 6%
1027 Cake, pound, commercially prepared, other than all butter, unenriched Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1028 Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1029 Cake, pound, commercially prepared, other than all butter, enriched Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1030 Cake, coffeecake, cinnamon with crumb topping, dry mix, prepared Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1031 Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, Natural Granola Apple Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cereals 0.14 mcg 6%
1032 Snacks, granola bars, soft, almond, confectioners coating Snacks 0.14 mcg 6%
1033 Rolls, dinner, plain, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1034 Muffins, blueberry, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1035 Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, with creme filling Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1036 Croutons, seasoned Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1037 Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, frozen, baked Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1038 Tempeh, cooked Legumes and Legume Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1039 Ravioli, cheese with tomato sauce, frozen, not prepared, includes regular and light entrees Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes 0.14 mcg 6%
1040 Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular Fats and Oils 0.14 mcg 6%
1041 Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.14 mcg 6%
1042 Milk dessert bar, frozen, made from lowfat milk Dairy and Egg Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1043 Cream, fluid, light (coffee cream or table cream) Dairy and Egg Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1044 Noodles, egg, spinach, enriched, cooked Cereal Grains and Pasta 0.14 mcg 6%
1045 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked Cereal Grains and Pasta 0.14 mcg 6%
1046 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked Cereal Grains and Pasta 0.14 mcg 6%
1047 Snacks, M&M MARS, KUDOS Whole Grain Bar, chocolate chip Snacks 0.14 mcg 6%
1048 Crackers, wheat, reduced fat Baked Products 0.14 mcg 6%
1049 Frozen novelties, juice type, juice with cream Sweets 0.14 mcg 6%
1050 Ice creams, chocolate, light Sweets 0.14 mcg 6%

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