Here are 12 foods rich in vitamin B12 to add to your diet list.
Animal liver and kidneys
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of lamb, beef, or veal liver contains up to 3,571% of the DV for vitamin B12, while the same serving of kidneys contains up to 3,000% of the DV.
Clams
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of clams contains up to 99 mcg of vitamin B12, which is 4,120% of the DV.
Sardines
One cup (150 grams) of drained sardines contains up to 554% of the DV for vitamin B12.
Beef
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of beef contains about 5.9 mcg of vitamin B12. That’s 245% of the DV.
Fortified cereal
Cereal fortified with vitamin B12 may also help you increase your vitamin B12 levels. One cup (59 grams) of Malt-O-Meal Raisin Bran provides 62% of the DV.
Tuna
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked tuna provides 10.9 mcg of vitamin B12. That’s 453% of the DV.
Nutritional Yeast
Two tablespoons (15 grams) of nutritional yeast may provide up to 17.6 mcg of vitamin B12. That’s 733% of the DV.
Trout
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of trout contains 7.5 mcg of vitamin B12. That’s 312% of the DV.
Salmon
A half fillet (178 grams) of cooked salmon offers more than 200% of the DV for vitamin B12.
Nondairy Milk
One cup (240 ml) of soy milk contains 2.1 mcg of vitamin B12, or 86% of the DV.
Milk and dairy products
Dairy is a great source of vitamin B12. One cup (240 mL) of whole milk provides 46% of the DV, and one slice (22 grams) of Swiss cheese contains 28%.
Eggs
Two large eggs (100 grams) contain 1.1 mcg of vitamin B12. That’s 46% of the DV.