Foods highest in vitamin B1 (thiamin)
Thiamin helps turn carbohydrates into energy. Many flours and breads are enriched with it.
The food highest in vitamin B1 (thiamin) on Micela is Pork: 0.99 mg per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 1.2 mg per day, for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. It is a general labeling reference, not a personal recommendation.
Top 20 foods highest in vitamin B1 (thiamin) per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🐖 Pork | 0.99 mg | 82 % | 0.88 mg (1 chop) |
| 2 | 🥣 Oats | 0.76 mg | 64 % | 1.2 mg (1 cup, dry) |
| 3 | 🥖 Baguette | 0.71 mg | 59 % | 0.2 mg (1 oz) |
| 4 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 0.64 mg | 53 % | 0.89 mg (1 serving) |
| 5 | 🫓 Flatbread | 0.6 mg | 50 % | 0.36 mg (1 large pita) |
| 6 | 🥯 Bagel | 0.57 mg | 47 % | 0.56 mg (1 bagel) |
| 7 | 🍞 Bread | 0.53 mg | 44 % | 0.15 mg (1 slice) |
| 8 | 🌾 Wheat | 0.5 mg | 42 % | 0.6 mg (1 cup of flour) |
| 9 | 🥟 Dumpling | 0.44 mg | 36 % | 0.65 mg (5 pieces) |
| 10 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 0.44 mg | 36 % | — |
| 11 | 🥨 Pretzel | 0.42 mg | 35 % | 0.25 mg (10 twists) |
| 12 | 🥐 Croissant | 0.39 mg | 32 % | 0.16 mg (1 small croissant) |
| 13 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 0.38 mg | 31 % | 0.3 mg (1 individual bun) |
| 14 | 🥪 Sandwich | 0.36 mg | 30 % | 0.57 mg (1 sandwich) |
| 15 | 🫔 Tamale | 0.35 mg | 30 % | 0.45 mg (1 tamale) |
| 16 | 🥖 Molletes | 0.35 mg | 29 % | 0.77 mg (2 molletes (1 roll)) |
| 17 | 🥓 Bacon | 0.35 mg | 29 % | 0.03 mg (1 slice, cooked) |
| 18 | 🌰 Walnut | 0.34 mg | 28 % | 0.1 mg (7 walnuts) |
| 19 | 🐟 Salmon | 0.34 mg | 28 % | 0.29 mg (3 oz) |
| 20 | 🥡 Chop suey | 0.33 mg | 28 % | 0.83 mg (1 plate) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most vitamin B1 (thiamin) in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥣 Oats | 1 cup, dry (156 g) | 1.2 mg |
| 2 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 1 serving (140 g) | 0.89 mg |
| 3 | 🐖 Pork | 1 chop (89 g) | 0.88 mg |
| 4 | 🥡 Chop suey | 1 plate (251 g) | 0.83 mg |
| 5 | 🥖 Molletes | 2 molletes (1 roll) (218 g) | 0.77 mg |
| 6 | 🍲 Pozole | 1 bowl (485 g) | 0.66 mg |
| 7 | 🥟 Dumpling | 5 pieces (149 g) | 0.65 mg |
| 8 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 1 plate (390 g) | 0.6 mg |
| 9 | 🌾 Wheat | 1 cup of flour (120 g) | 0.6 mg |
| 10 | 🥪 Sandwich | 1 sandwich (156 g) | 0.57 mg |
Highest in vitamin B1 (thiamin) in each family
- 🍎 Fruits: Orange, 0.09 mg per 100 g
- 🥦 Vegetables: Garlic, 0.2 mg per 100 g
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Oats, 0.76 mg per 100 g
- 🫘 Legumes: Pea, 0.27 mg per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Pork, 0.99 mg per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Salmon, 0.34 mg per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Milk, 0.05 mg per 100 g
- 🥜 Nuts, seeds & oils: Walnut, 0.34 mg per 100 g
- 🌶️ Spices & herbs: Chili, 0.04 mg per 100 g
- ☕ Drinks: Juice, 0.09 mg per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Cookie, 0.29 mg per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Roast pork leg, 0.64 mg per 100 g
Ranking among the 179 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most vitamin B1 (thiamin)?
Among 179 common foods, pork: 0.99 mg per 100 g, followed by oats (0.76 mg) and baguette (0.71 mg).
Which food gives the most vitamin B1 (thiamin) per serving?
Oats: 1.2 mg in 1 cup, dry (156 g).
How much vitamin B1 (thiamin) do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 1.2 mg per day for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. Actual needs vary by age, sex and life stage: it is a general value, not a personal one.
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