Foods high in vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 helps the body use and store energy from food and supports the formation of haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Foods near the top of this list include wheatgerm, grilled turbot flesh, fortified malted flake breakfast cereal, tempeh and Grapenuts breakfast cereal.

The list ranks foods by their vitamin B6 content per 100g, rather than by the amount usually eaten. Typical portion sizes therefore matter when comparing how much each food contributes to intake. Fortification can contribute to the vitamin B6 content of breakfast cereals. Other nutrients, including sugar and salt, are also relevant when comparing foods. Full figures are provided in the tables below.