Foods High in Vitamin B

Foods high in vitamin B are extremely varied because the vitamin is actually a complex. This means there are several distinct vitamins that can be called vitamin B. These are typically referred to by number (B12, B6). Foods high in vitamin B are necessary for a healthy metabolism, skin, muscles, nervous system function and cell production.

Vitamin B12

• Foods high in vitamin B12 come from animal products, such as fish, poultry, milk, eggs and meat. Fortified foods, such as breakfast cereals, may also contain large amounts of vitamin B12.

Vitamin B6

• Many different foods are high in vitamin B6, including beans, poultry, meat, fish and even some vegetables and fruits. Potatoes, bananas, spinach, and avocado are all high in vitamin B6.

Vitamin B1

• Vitamin B1, or thiamine, can be found in many different foods in relatively low concentrations, with yeast and pork having the highest concentrations. Other foods high in vitamin B1 include oatmeal, brown rice, flax, kale, oranges, liver and eggs.

Vitamin B5

• Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is found in a variety of foods, with the highest concentrations found in mushrooms and cauliflower. Other foods high in vitamin B5 include broccoli, turnip greens, tomato, sunflower seeds, yogurt, squash and eggs.

Vitamin B2

• Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, can be found abundantly in mushrooms, liver, and spinach. Other good sources of vitamin B2 include asparagus, romaine lettuce, chard, broccoli, greens, eggs, yogurt and milk.