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 1301–1350 of 1,408 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV
1301 Bread, oatmeal Baked Products 0.03 mcg 1%
1302 Babyfood, dinner, macaroni and cheese, junior Baby Foods 0.03 mcg 1%
1303 Egg, white, raw, frozen, pasteurized Dairy and Egg Products 0.03 mcg 1%
1304 KFC, Coleslaw Fast Foods 0.03 mcg 1%
1305 Salad dressing, caesar, low calorie Fats and Oils 0.03 mcg 1%
1306 Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe Sweets 0.03 mcg 1%
1307 Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular Fats and Oils 0.03 mcg 1%
1308 Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, with nuts, prepared-by-recipe Sweets 0.03 mcg 1%
1309 Crackers, cheese, reduced fat Baked Products 0.03 mcg 1%
1310 Nabisco, Nabisco Oreo Crunchies, Cookie Crumb Topping Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1311 Muffins, wheat bran, toaster-type with raisins, toasted Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1312 Cookies, sugar, refrigerated dough Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1313 Cake, coffeecake, fruit Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1314 Bread, stuffing, dry mix, prepared Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1315 Bread, stuffing, dry mix Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1316 Bread, white, prepared from recipe, made with nonfat dry milk Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1317 Bread, white, commercially prepared, toasted Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1318 Malt beverage, includes non-alcoholic beer Beverages 0.02 mcg 1%
1319 Cereals ready-to-eat, MOM'S BEST, Honey Nut TOASTY O'S Breakfast Cereals 0.02 mcg 1%
1320 Soup, cream of onion, canned, prepared with equal volume water Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1321 Soup, cream of asparagus, canned, prepared with equal volume water Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1322 Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol Beverages 0.02 mcg 1%
1323 Cookies, chocolate chip sandwich, with creme filling Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1324 Cookie, chocolate, with icing or coating Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1325 Soup, chunky vegetable, reduced sodium, canned, ready-to-serve Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1326 Soup, cream of potato, canned, prepared with equal volume water Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1327 Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, condensed, reduced sodium Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1328 Sauce, pizza, canned, ready-to-serve Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1329 Bread, white, commercially prepared, toasted, low sodium no salt Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1330 Pie crust, cookie-type, prepared from recipe, graham cracker, chilled Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1331 Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1332 Sweet rolls, cinnamon, refrigerated dough with frosting Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1333 Muffins, blueberry, toaster-type Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1334 Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with extra creme filling Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1335 Bread, oatmeal, toasted Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1336 Bread, cracked-wheat Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1337 Babyfood, vegetables, corn, creamed, strained Baby Foods 0.02 mcg 1%
1338 Ice cream sandwich, vanilla, light, no sugar added Dairy and Egg Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1339 Ice cream sandwich, made with light ice cream, vanilla Dairy and Egg Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1340 Alcoholic beverages, beer, higher alcohol Beverages 0.02 mcg 1%
1341 Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared, reduced fat, with added fiber Baked Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1342 Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serve Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1343 Soup, cream of mushroom, low sodium, ready-to-serve, canned Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1344 Babyfood, vegetables, corn, creamed, junior Baby Foods 0.02 mcg 1%
1345 Soup, broccoli cheese, canned, condensed, commercial Soups, Sauces, and Gravies 0.02 mcg 1%
1346 Dressing, honey mustard, fat-free Fats and Oils 0.02 mcg 1%
1347 Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar Sweets 0.02 mcg 1%
1348 Beans, liquid from stewed kidney beans Legumes and Legume Products 0.02 mcg 1%
1349 Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes 0.02 mcg 1%
1350 Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with butter Sweets 0.02 mcg 1%

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