Foods Highest in Folate (B9)
6,974 foods ranked by Folate (B9) per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Folate (B9), ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Folate (vitamin B9) is a water-soluble vitamin needed to make and repair DNA and to form healthy red blood cells. It is especially important before and during early pregnancy, when the synthetic form, folic acid, is often recommended.
Read the full Folate (B9) guideValues per 100 g.
Leafy greens, legumes, asparagus, avocado, oranges and fortified grains. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Folate (B9) — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Folate (B9)?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Yeast extract spread, Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry, Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH'S Homerun Crunch Cereal, Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, SWEET CRUNCH/QUISP. See the full ranking above.
How much Folate (B9) do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 400 mcg. People who could become pregnant are often advised to get 400 mcg of folic acid daily.
What does Folate (B9) do?
Folate (vitamin B9) is a water-soluble vitamin needed to make and repair DNA and to form healthy red blood cells. It is especially important before and during early pregnancy, when the synthetic form, folic acid, is often recommended.