Vegetarian foods high in Vitamin B12

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 1801–1850 of 2,478 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV Source
1801 Mayonnaise, reduced fat, with olive oil Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1802 Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1803 Salad dressing, russian dressing, low calorie Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1804 T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu Restaurant Foods 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1805 Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN Breakfast Cereals 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1806 Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1807 Snacks, M&M MARS, COMBOS Snacks Cheddar Cheese Pretzel Snacks 0.12 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1808 Salad dressing, mayonnaise, with olive oil, reduced fat Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1809 Macaroni and cheese, frozen Mixed Dishes 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1810 Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1811 Fast foods, side dish, potato salad Fast Foods 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1812 Pie, pecan, commercial Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1813 Pie, lemon meringue, homemade Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1814 Pie, coconut cream, commercial Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1815 Pie, chocolate cream, commercial Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1816 Cracker, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1817 Cracker, rye, sandwich-type with cheese filling Baked Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1818 Salad dressing, mayonnaise, commercial, regular Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1819 Salad dressing, russian, commercial, low calorie Fats and Oils 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1820 Cheese, goat, hard, (less than 35% water, 36% M.F.) Dairy and Egg Products 0.12 mcg 5% CNF
1821 Zucchini, battered and fried Mixed Dishes 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1822 Potato, mashed, prepared from flakes without milk, 2% milk and margarine added Vegetables and Vegetable Products 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1823 Cake, yellow, light, dry mix Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1824 Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1825 Bread, egg, toasted Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1826 Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat free, liquid, with salt Fats and Oils 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1827 Fast foods, miniature cinnamon rolls Fast Foods 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1828 Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added Vegetables and Vegetable Products 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1829 Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe Sweets 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1830 Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy Sweets 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1831 Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1832 Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light Fats and Oils 0.11 mcg 5% USDA_SR
1833 Fast foods, Miniature cinnamon rolls Fast Foods 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1834 Candies, toffee, homemade Sweets 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1835 Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, calorie-reduced Fats and Oils 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1836 Cake, yellow, light, dry mix, unprepared Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1837 Candies, Reese's Pieces Sweets 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1838 Doughnut (donut), yeast-leavened (honey bun), glazed Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1839 Bread, egg, (challah), toasted Baked Products 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1840 Potato, mashed, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added Vegetables and Vegetable Products 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1841 Soup, scotch broth, canned, condensed, water added Soups, Sauces and Gravies 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1842 Spaghetti with cream sauce Mixed Dishes 0.11 mcg 5% CNF
1843 Soup, cream of vegetable, made with 2% M.F. milk, homemade Soups, Sauces and Gravies 0.10 mcg 4% CNF
1844 Cake, yellow, unenriched, dry mix Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1845 Doughnuts, cake-type, chocolate, sugared or glazed Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1846 Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, chocolate-coated or frosted Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1847 Crackers, standard snack-type, sandwich, with cheese filling Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1848 Cookies, graham crackers, chocolate-coated Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1849 Cake, yellow, enriched, dry mix Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR
1850 Bread, reduced-calorie, oatmeal Baked Products 0.10 mcg 4% USDA_SR

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