All nutrients

Vitamin K1

Phylloquinone, the plant form of vitamin K, abundant in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli. It contributes to normal blood clotting and to the maintenance of normal bones.

Adult daily reference intake: 75 µg

Sources: MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine), EU Regulation 432/2012, authorized health claims

Best food sources of vitamin K1

Richest foods in each food group, per 100 g. Some foods, such as dried herbs, spices and oils, are eaten in far smaller amounts than 100 g, so a high rank does not always mean a meaningful contribution to a meal.

miscellaneous69 foods measured

  1. 1Basil, dried1710 µg2280%
  2. 2Sage, dried1710 µg2280%
  3. 3Thyme, dried1710 µg2280%
  4. 4Parsley, dried1360 µg1813%
  5. 5Parsley, fresh1220 µg1627%
  6. 6North Atlantic rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), dried or dehydrated1020 µg1360%
  7. 7Herbs, fresh (average)870 µg1160%
  8. 8Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), dried or dehydrated732 µg976%

fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts297 foods measured

  1. 1Curly kale, cooked817 µg1089%
  2. 2Dandelion, raw778 µg1037%
  3. 3Garden cress, raw542 µg723%
  4. 4Spinach, frozen, cooked541 µg721%
  5. 5Spinach, raw521 µg695%
  6. 6Spinach, cooked494 µg659%
  7. 7Curly kale, raw477 µg636%
  8. 8Spinach, canned, drained462 µg616%

fats and oils30 foods measured

  1. 1Soy oil362 µg483%
  2. 2Grapeseed oil189 µg252%
  3. 3Rapeseed oil71.3 µg95%
  4. 4Olive oil, extra virgin58.1 µg77%
  5. 5Vegetable oil (average)45.4 µg61%
  6. 6Cocoa butter24.7 µg33%
  7. 7Palm kernel fat24.7 µg33%
  8. 8Wheat germ oil24.7 µg33%

Other17 foods measured

  1. 1Soya flour135 µg180%
  2. 2Chick pea flour9.1 µg12%
  3. 3Buckwheat flour7 µg9%
  4. 4Shortbread dough, cooked6.14 µg8%
  5. 5Rye flour, type 1705.9 µg8%
  6. 6Rye flour, type 855.9 µg8%
  7. 7Rye flour, type 1305.9 µg8%
  8. 8Pizza base, cooked3.3 µg4%

meat, egg and fish169 foods measured

  1. 1Rillettes, duck85.4 µg114%
  2. 2Liver, chicken, raw80 µg107%
  3. 3Liver, young cow, raw53.6 µg71%
  4. 4Liver, pork, raw30 µg40%
  5. 5Plant-based sausage with tofu (not vegan)20.4 µg27%
  6. 6Meat balls, beef and lamb (kefta type), prepacked, raw13.5 µg18%
  7. 7Tofu, smoked13 µg17%
  8. 8Plant-based sausage with tofu (vegan)12.8 µg17%

sugar and confectionery69 foods measured

  1. 1Muffin, with blueberry or chocolate39.2 µg52%
  2. 2Marble cake, prepacked37.3 µg50%
  3. 3Brownie (chocolate cake)27.9 µg37%
  4. 4Breton pudding cake with prunes27.5 µg37%
  5. 5Madeleine biscuit (cookie)26.1 µg35%
  6. 6Chou pastry, sugar coated24.5 µg33%
  7. 7Madeleine biscuit, with chocolate, prepacked23.2 µg31%
  8. 8Pound cake, prepacked18.2 µg24%

cereal products37 foods measured

  1. 1Durum wheat, whole, raw30 µg40%
  2. 2Durum wheat semolina, raw30 µg40%
  3. 3Wheat bulgur, raw16 µg21%
  4. 4Corn chips or tortilla chips11.2 µg15%
  5. 5Crouton with garlic, herbs or onions, prepacked8.15 µg11%
  6. 6Rye, whole, raw5.9 µg8%
  7. 7Brioche sandwich bread, prepacked5.67 µg8%
  8. 8Bretzel5.54 µg7%

milk and milk products83 foods measured

  1. 1Plant-based spread-cheese type, with soybean, prepacked23.2 µg31%
  2. 2Plant-based cheese, with cashew, prepacked18.3 µg24%
  3. 3Milk, 1,2% fat, multi-vitamin fortified, UHT9.24 µg12%
  4. 4Feta-type cheese from cow's milk, in oil and spices8.3 µg11%
  5. 5Boulette d'Avesnes cheese8.25 µg11%
  6. 6Hard cheese, emmental-type cheese, reduced fat7.2 µg10%
  7. 7Emmental cheese, from cow's milk6.59 µg9%
  8. 8Hard cheese (average)5.52 µg7%

beverages33 foods measured

  1. 1Carrot juice, pure juice15.5 µg21%
  2. 2Pomegranate juice, pure juice10.4 µg14%
  3. 3Vegetable juice (average)10.3 µg14%
  4. 4Tomato juice, pure juice, salted : 6g/L5.1 µg7%
  5. 5Cocoa powder, without sugar, powder, instant3.9 µg5%
  6. 6Soy drink, plain, prepacked3.81 µg5%
  7. 7Soy drink, plain, fortified with calcium, prepacked3.55 µg5%
  8. 8Soy drink, sweet, flavoured, with sugar, prepacked3.53 µg5%

ice cream and sorbet5 foods measured

  1. 1Ice cream, luxury, in cup1.56 µg2%
  2. 2Iced nougat1.22 µg2%
  3. 3baked Alaska0.84 µg1%
  4. 4Ice cream, in box0.59 µg<1%
  5. 5Ice cream, box or cup (average)0.59 µg<1%

Values per 100 g from CIQUAL. Percentages are shares of the adult daily reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011, fiber from EFSA). Foods whose value is below the detection limit or reported as traces are not ranked, since the amount is unknown rather than zero.