Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), where it is found, food sources, recommended intake
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), why it is required
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): Precursor of coenzyme CoA, a substance that plays a role in numerous biological processes such as cell growth and neurotransmitter synthesis (Sanvictores et al, StatPearls Publishing, 2020)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): Recommended daily Intakes
For
Male
Female
Adults
5 mg
5 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 B5 (Pantothenic acid): Food sources, where can be found
Food
*mg
**DV
Beef liver, boiled, 85 grams
8.3
166
Chicken, breast meat, skinless, roasted, 85 grams
1.3
26
Tuna, fresh, cooked, 85 grams
1.2
24
Avocados, 1/2
1
20
Milk, 2% milkfat, 250 grams
0.9
18
Mushrooms, white, stir fried, 50 grams
0.8
16
Egg, hard boiled, 1
0.7
14
Potatoes, flesh and skin, baked, 1
0.7
14
Greek yogurt, nonfat, 150 grams
0.6
12
Ground beef, 85% lean meat, broiled, 85 grams
0.6
12
Broccoli, boiled, 80 grams
0.5
10
Peanuts, roasted, 35 grams
0.5
10
Whole-wheat pita, 1
0.5
10
Chickpeas, canned, 80 grams
0.4
8
Oats, 80 grams
0.4
8
Rice, brown, medium grain, cooked, 125 grams
0.4
8
Carrots cut into julienne, 25 grams
0.2
4
Cheese, cheddar, 40 grams
0.2
4
Cabbage, boiled, 80 grams
0.1
2
Clementine, 1
0.1
2
Tomato, 100 grams
0.1
2
