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 351–400 of 2,478 foods

# Food Category Per 100 g % DV Source
351 Cheese, parmesan, grated Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% USDA_SR
352 Cheese, parmesan, low sodium Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% USDA_SR
353 Cheese, parmesan, low sodium Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% CNF
354 Cheese, parmesan, shredded Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% CNF
355 Cheese, parmesan, dry grated Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% CNF
356 Egg, chicken, whole, cooked, scrambled or omelet Dairy and Egg Products 1.40 mcg 58% CNF
357 Cheese, processed product, cheddar, slices Dairy and Egg Products 1.39 mcg 58% CNF
358 Cheese, processed product, mozzarella, slices Dairy and Egg Products 1.38 mcg 58% CNF
359 Cheese, mexican, queso anejo Dairy and Egg Products 1.38 mcg 57% USDA_SR
360 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, double patty, plain Fast Foods 1.38 mcg 57% CNF
361 Cheese, Mexican, queso anejo Dairy and Egg Products 1.38 mcg 57% CNF
362 Cheese, parmesan, grated Dairy and Egg Products 1.35 mcg 56% USDA_FF
363 Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D Dairy and Egg Products 1.33 mcg 55% USDA_SR
364 Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified Dairy and Egg Products 1.33 mcg 55% USDA_SR
365 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded Dairy and Egg Products 1.33 mcg 55% USDA_SR
366 Egg, chicken, omelet, with cheese Dairy and Egg Products 1.33 mcg 55% CNF
367 Soy milk, sweetened, plain, refrigerated Legumes and Legume Products 1.33 mcg 55% USDA_FF
368 Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors Snacks 1.32 mcg 55% USDA_SR
369 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, ADVANCE, with iron, powder, not reconstituted Baby Foods 1.32 mcg 55% USDA_SR
370 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, with iron, powder, not reconstituted Baby Foods 1.32 mcg 55% USDA_SR
371 Snacks, Clif bar, all flavours Snacks 1.32 mcg 55% CNF
372 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, large, double patty, with condiments and vegetables Fast Foods 1.32 mcg 55% CNF
373 Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments Fast Foods 1.31 mcg 55% USDA_SR
374 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, single patty, with condiments Fast Foods 1.31 mcg 55% CNF
375 Cheese, camembert Dairy and Egg Products 1.30 mcg 54% USDA_SR
376 Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables Fast Foods 1.30 mcg 54% USDA_SR
377 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, single patty, with condiments and vegetables Fast Foods 1.30 mcg 54% CNF
378 Cheese, camembert Dairy and Egg Products 1.30 mcg 54% CNF
379 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, SENSITIVE, (LACTOSE FREE), powder, with ARA and DHA Baby Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
380 Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; with condiments Fast Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
381 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, PM 60/40, powder not reconstituted Baby Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
382 Infant formula, ABBOTT NUTRITION, SIMILAC, For Spit Up, powder, with ARA and DHA Baby Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
383 Cheese food, cold pack, American Dairy and Egg Products 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
384 McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER Fast Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
385 Fast foods, cheeseburger, double, regular patty and bun, with condiments Fast Foods 1.28 mcg 53% USDA_SR
386 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, double patty, with condiments Fast Foods 1.28 mcg 53% CNF
387 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, double patty and bun, with condiments Fast Foods 1.28 mcg 53% CNF
388 Cheese, processed, cheddar, cold pack Dairy and Egg Products 1.28 mcg 53% CNF
389 Fast foods, bagel, with breakfast steak, egg, cheese, and condiments Fast Foods 1.27 mcg 53% USDA_SR
390 Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce Fast Foods 1.27 mcg 53% USDA_SR
391 Fast foods, breakfast, bagel, with breakfast steak, egg, cheese, and condiments Fast Foods 1.27 mcg 53% CNF
392 Fast foods, sandwiches and burgers, cheeseburger, regular, double patty, with condiments and special sauce Fast Foods 1.27 mcg 53% CNF
393 Cheese, brick Dairy and Egg Products 1.26 mcg 52% USDA_SR
394 McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese Fast Foods 1.26 mcg 52% USDA_SR
395 APPLEBEE'S, chili Restaurant Foods 1.26 mcg 52% USDA_SR
396 Cheese, brick Dairy and Egg Products 1.26 mcg 52% CNF
397 Beverages, almond milk, chocolate, ready-to-drink Beverages 1.25 mcg 52% USDA_SR
398 Beverages, OCEAN SPRAY, Cran-Energy, Cranberry Energy Juice Drink Beverages 1.25 mcg 52% USDA_SR
399 Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2 Beverages 1.25 mcg 52% USDA_SR
400 Beverages, almond milk, sweetened, vanilla flavor, ready-to-drink Beverages 1.25 mcg 52% USDA_SR

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