Foods high in Vitamin B12

Daily Value: 2.4 mcg. Ranked by a typical serving, with familiar, well-measured foods first. Include specialty foods

  1. Clam, cooked, moist heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    22 g Protein84 mcg Vitamin B1254 mcg Selenium

    84 mcg3,502% DV · per 3 oz
  2. Oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    16 g Protein24 mcg Vitamin B1228 mg Zinc

    24 mcg1,020% DV · per 3 oz
  3. Mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    20 g Protein20 mcg Vitamin B125.8 mg Manganese

    20 mcg850% DV · per 3 oz
  4. Mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    20 g Protein16 mcg Vitamin B1244 mcg Selenium

    16 mcg673% DV · per 3 oz
  5. Herring, Atlantic, kippered
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    21 g Protein16 mcg Vitamin B1245 mcg Selenium

    16 mcg662% DV · per 3 oz
  6. Crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    16 g Protein9.8 mcg Vitamin B121 mg Copper

    9.8 mcg407% DV · per 3 oz
  7. Tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    25 g Protein9.2 mcg Vitamin B1240 mcg Selenium

    9.2 mcg385% DV · per 3 oz
  8. Sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    18 g Protein7.7 mcg Vitamin B1235 mcg Selenium

    7.7 mcg319% DV · per 3 oz
  9. Egg, goose, whole, fresh, raw
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    20 g Protein7.3 mcg Vitamin B1253 mcg Selenium

    7.3 mcg306% DV · per 1 egg
  10. Beef, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled
    Beef ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    23 g Protein7 mcg Vitamin B1231 mcg Selenium

    7 mcg290% DV · per 3 oz
  11. Trout, raw
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    18 g Protein6.6 mcg Vitamin B120.72 mg Manganese

    6.6 mcg276% DV · per 3 oz
  12. Salmon, Atlantic, farm raised, raw
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA Foundation

    17 g Protein4.8 mcg Vitamin B129.4 mcg Vitamin D

    4.8 mcg202% DV · per 3 oz
  13. Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean only, raw
    Lamb, Veal, and Game ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    22 g Protein3.3 mcg Vitamin B123.9 mg Zinc

    3.3 mcg136% DV · per 4 oz
  14. Pollock, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    21 g Protein3.1 mcg Vitamin B1240 mcg Selenium

    3.1 mcg130% DV · per 3 oz
  15. Bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw
    Lamb, Veal, and Game ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    24 g Protein2.6 mcg Vitamin B1228 mcg Selenium

    2.6 mcg108% DV · per 4 oz
  16. Catfish, channel, wild, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    16 g Protein2.5 mcg Vitamin B1212 mcg Selenium

    2.5 mcg103% DV · per 3 oz
  17. Turkey, retail parts, thigh, meat only, raw
    Poultry ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    23 g Protein2.5 mcg Vitamin B1224 mcg Selenium

    2.5 mcg102% DV · per 4 oz
  18. Cod, Pacific, cooked, dry heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    16 g Protein2 mcg Vitamin B1224 mcg Selenium

    2 mcg82% DV · per 3 oz
  19. Scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    17 g Protein1.8 mcg Vitamin B1218 mcg Selenium

    1.8 mcg76% DV · per 3 oz
  20. Haddock, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    17 g Protein1.8 mcg Vitamin B1227 mcg Selenium

    1.8 mcg75% DV · per 3 oz
  21. Milk, sheep, fluid
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    15 g Protein1.7 mcg Vitamin B120.87 mg Riboflavin (B2)

    1.7 mcg72% DV · per 1 cup
  22. Soymilk, chocolate, unfortified
    Legumes and Legume ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    5.5 g Protein1.7 mcg Vitamin B120.5 mg Copper

    1.7 mcg71% DV · per 1 cup
  23. Tilapia, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    22 g Protein46 mcg Selenium1.6 mcg Vitamin B12

    1.6 mcg66% DV · per 3 oz
  24. Pork, cured, shoulder, blade roll, separable lean and fat, unheated
    Pork ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    19 g Protein1.5 mcg Vitamin B120.61 mg Thiamin (B1)

    1.5 mcg61% DV · per 4 oz
  25. Shrimp, cooked, moist heat (may contain additives to retain moisture)
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    19 g Protein42 mcg Selenium1.4 mcg Vitamin B12

    1.4 mcg59% DV · per 3 oz
  26. Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA Foundation

    15 g Protein1.3 mcg Vitamin B120.41 mg Riboflavin (B2)

    1.3 mcg53% DV · per 1 standard serving · from USDA’s older entry
  27. Lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    16 g Protein1.3 mg Copper62 mcg Selenium

    1.2 mcg51% DV · per 3 oz
  28. Squid, raw
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    13 g Protein1.6 mg Copper38 mcg Selenium

    1.1 mcg46% DV · per 3 oz
  29. Halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, cooked, dry heat
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    19 g Protein47 mcg Selenium1.1 mcg Vitamin B12

    1.1 mcg45% DV · per 3 oz
  30. Baked beans, canned, with franks
    Legumes and Legume ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    17 g Protein18 g Fiber0.55 mg Copper

    0.88 mcg37% DV · per 1 cup
  31. Chicken, canned, no broth
    Poultry ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    22 g Protein0.85 mcg Vitamin B1216 mcg Selenium

    0.85 mcg35% DV · per 3 oz
  32. Swiss cheese
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA Foundation

    7.6 g Protein0.85 mcg Vitamin B12249 mg Calcium

    0.85 mcg35% DV · per 1 oz
  33. Anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids
    Finfish and Shellfish ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    25 g Protein17 mg Niacin (B3)58 mcg Selenium

    0.75 mcg31% DV · per 3 oz
  34. Cottage cheese, full fat, large or small curd
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA Foundation

    13 g Protein0.73 mcg Vitamin B1211 mcg Selenium

    0.73 mcg30% DV · per 1 standard serving
  35. Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    6.3 g Protein0.65 mcg Vitamin B12143 mg Calcium

    0.65 mcg27% DV · per 1 oz
  36. Potatoes, mashed, ready-to-eat
    Vegetables and Vegetable ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    4.5 g Protein62 mcg Selenium0.5 mcg Vitamin B12

    0.5 mcg21% DV · per 1 cup
  37. White cheese, queso blanco
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    5.7 g Protein0.49 mcg Vitamin B12193 mg Calcium

    0.49 mcg20% DV · per 1 oz
  38. Feta cheese, whole milk, crumbled
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA Foundation

    5.5 g Protein0.47 mcg Vitamin B125.3 g Total fat

    0.47 mcg20% DV · per 1 oz · from USDA’s older entry
  39. Fresh cheese, queso fresco
    Dairy and Egg ProductsUSDA SR Legacy

    5.1 g Protein0.47 mcg Vitamin B12158 mg Calcium

    0.47 mcg20% DV · per 1 oz
  40. Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased
    Cereal Grains and PastaUSDA SR Legacy

    14 g Protein364 mcg Folate (DFE)0.9 mg Thiamin (B1)

    0.4 mcg17% DV · per 4.5 oz