Vitamin B6, where it is found, food sources, recommended intake
Vitamin B6, why it is required
Vitamin B6: Involved in the metabolism of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. It participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and keeps the immune system healthy. (Abosamak et al, StatPearls Publishing, 2020)
Vitamin B6: Recommended daily Intakes
For
Male
Female
Adults
1.3 mg
1.3 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 B6: Food sources, where can be found
Food
*mg
**DV
Chickpeas, canned, 160 grams
1.1
65
Beef liver, pan fried, 85 grams
0.9
53
Tuna, fresh, cooked, 85 grams
0.9
53
Salmon, sockeye, cooked, 85 grams
0.6
35
Chicken breast, roasted, 85 grams
0.5
29
Banana, 1
0.4
25
Potatoes, boiled, 150 grams
0.4
25
Turkey, meat only, roasted, 85 grams
0.4
25
Ground beef, 85% lean, broiled, 85 grams
0.3
18
Bulgur, cooked, 180 grams
0.2
12
Pumpkin, baked, 100 grams
0.2
12
Nuts, mixed, dry-roasted, 30 grams
0.1
6
Onion, 25 grams
0.1
6
Raisins, 80 grams
0.1
6
Spinach, frozen, boiled, 100 grams
0.1
6
Tofu, 125 grams
0.1
6
Watermelon, 150 grams
0.1
6
