Foods highest in vitamin K
Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting and for bones. Leafy greens and herbs have the most.
The food highest in vitamin K on Micela is Basil: 415 µg per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 120 µg 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 K per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🌿 Basil | 415 µg | 346 % | 10.4 µg (5 leaves) |
| 2 | 🥬 Lettuce | 103 µg | 85 % | 48.2 µg (1 cup, shredded) |
| 3 | 🥦 Broccoli | 102 µg | 85 % | 92.5 µg (1 cup, chopped) |
| 4 | 🥗 Salad | 45.3 µg | 38 % | 102 µg (1 plate) |
| 5 | 🥝 Kiwi | 40.3 µg | 34 % | 27.8 µg (1 kiwi) |
| 6 | 🍪 Cookie | 33.7 µg | 28 % | 4.3 µg (1 cookie) |
| 7 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 31.8 µg | 27 % | 27 µg (½ cup) |
| 8 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 25.8 µg | 22 % | 18.1 µg (1 buñuelo) |
| 9 | 🫛 Pea | 24.8 µg | 21 % | 36 µg (1 cup) |
| 10 | 🥑 Guacamole | 21.7 µg | 18 % | 26 µg (½ cup) |
| 11 | 🥑 Avocado | 21 µg | 18 % | 30.7 µg (1 cup, sliced) |
| 12 | 🫐 Blueberry | 19.3 µg | 16 % | 28.6 µg (1 cup) |
| 13 | 🧀 Nachos | 19.3 µg | 16 % | 15.4 µg (1 serving) |
| 14 | 🫙 Soybean | 19.2 µg | 16 % | 33 µg (1 cup, cooked) |
| 15 | 🍱 Bento | 18.7 µg | 16 % | 64.1 µg (1 box) |
| 16 | 🌶️ Chili | 18.5 µg | 15 % | 2.6 µg (1 jalapeño) |
| 17 | 🥒 Cucumber | 16.4 µg | 14 % | 8.5 µg (½ cup, sliced) |
| 18 | 🍇 Grape | 14.6 µg | 12 % | 7.2 µg (10 grapes) |
| 19 | 🥪 Sandwich | 13.4 µg | 11 % | 20.9 µg (1 sandwich) |
| 20 | 🫘 Refried beans | 13.3 µg | 11 % | 9.8 µg (½ cup) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most vitamin K in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥗 Salad | 1 plate (225 g) | 102 µg |
| 2 | 🥦 Broccoli | 1 cup, chopped (91 g) | 92.5 µg |
| 3 | 🍱 Bento | 1 box (343 g) | 64.1 µg |
| 4 | 🍲 Stew | 1 plate with broth (460 g) | 53.8 µg |
| 5 | 🥬 Lettuce | 1 cup, shredded (47 g) | 48.2 µg |
| 6 | 🫛 Pea | 1 cup (145 g) | 36 µg |
| 7 | 🫙 Soybean | 1 cup, cooked (172 g) | 33 µg |
| 8 | 🥑 Avocado | 1 cup, sliced (146 g) | 30.7 µg |
| 9 | 🫐 Blueberry | 1 cup (148 g) | 28.6 µg |
| 10 | 🥝 Kiwi | 1 kiwi (69 g) | 27.8 µg |
Highest in vitamin K in each family
- 🍎 Fruits: Kiwi, 40.3 µg per 100 g
- 🥦 Vegetables: Lettuce, 103 µg per 100 g
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Pretzel, 2.8 µg per 100 g
- 🫘 Legumes: Pea, 24.8 µg per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Lamb, 4.6 µg per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Oyster, 1 µg per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Butter, 7 µg per 100 g
- 🥜 Nuts, seeds & oils: Walnut, 2.7 µg per 100 g
- 🌶️ Spices & herbs: Basil, 415 µg per 100 g
- ☕ Drinks: Wine, 0.4 µg per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Cookie, 33.7 µg per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Salad, 45.3 µg per 100 g
Ranking among the 160 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most vitamin K?
Among 160 common foods, basil: 415 µg per 100 g, followed by lettuce (103 µg) and broccoli (102 µg).
Which food gives the most vitamin K per serving?
Salad: 102 µg in 1 plate (225 g).
How much vitamin K do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 120 µg 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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