Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), where it is found, food sources, recommended intake
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), why it is required
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): It participates in the metabolism of macronutrients, has an antioxidant action (Peechakara et al, StatPearls Publishing, 2020)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Recommended daily Intakes
For
Male
Female
Adults
1.3 mg
1.1 mg
Note
*mg = milligrams
**DV = Daily Value. A value of 100 means that the food contains the full recommended daily amount
**DV = Daily Value. A value of 100 means that the food contains the full recommended daily amount
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Food sources, where can be found
Food
*mg
**DV
Beef liver, pan fried, 85 grams
2.9
223
Yogurt, plain, fat free, 245 grams
0.6
46
Milk, 2% fat, 250 grams
0.5
38
Beef, tenderloin steak, boneless, grilled, 85 grams
0.4
31
Clams, cooked, 85 grams
0.4
31
Almonds, dry roasted, 28 grams
0.3
23
Mushrooms, Champignon, sliced, grilled, 30 grams
0.3
23
Egg, scrambled, 1
0.2
15
Quinoa, cooked, 180 grams
0.2
15
Rotisserie chicken, breast meat only, 85 grams
0.2
15
Apple, with skin, 1
0.1
8
Bread, whole wheat, 1 slice
0.1
8
Cod, cooked, 85 grams
0.1
8
Macaroni, whole wheat, 85 grams
0.1
8
Spinach, raw, 30 grams
0.1
8
Sunflower seeds, toasted, 30 grams
0.1
8
Tomatoes, canned, 110 grams
0.1
8
