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Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin K


Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin K

Vitamin K is an essential vitamin required for protein modification and blood clotting. Recent studies suggest that vitamin K may play a role in treating osteoporosis and Alzheimer's, and that consuming increased levels of vitamin K can help protect against cancer and heart disease. Unless you are taking medication to prevent blood clots, like Warfarin or Coumadin, there is no known risk of vitamin K toxicity, and no reason not to eat a lot of it. If you are on Warfarin (Coumadin), please check the article on low vitamin K foods for a Warfarin diet. Below is a list of foods high in vitamin K1. For more, see the extended list of vitamin K1 rich foods, and Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-4) rich foods. The current daily value for Vitamin K is 80 micrograms (μg).Dihydrophylloquinone is an unhealthy form of Vitamin K1 found in trans-fats. Check the list of vitamin K1 (Dihydrophylloquinone) foods to avoid.

#1: Herbs (Dried Basil) 
Vitamin K 100gPer tablespoon (5g)Per teaspoon (1g)
1714.5µg (2143% DV)85.7µg (107% DV)17.2µg (21% DV)
Other Herbs High in Vitamin K (%DV per tablespoon):Dried Sage & Dried Thyme (107%), Fresh Parsley (82%), Dried Coriander (Cilantro) & Dried Parsley (34%), Dried Marjoram (16%), Fresh Basil (13%), and Fresh Chives (8%). 


#2: Green Leafy Vegetables (Kale, cooked) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (130g)Per 1/2 cup (65g)
817µg (1021% DV)1062.1µg (1328% DV)531.1µg (664% DV)
Other Green Leafy Vegetables High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup, cooked): Frozen Kale (1433%), Frozen Spinach (1284%), Mustard Greens (1037%), Spinach (1111%), Collards (966%), Beet Greens (871%), Swiss Chard (716%), Turnip Greens (662%), Dandelion Greens (471%), and Broccoli Raab (272%). 


#3: Salad Vegetables (Spring Onions/Scallions) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (100g)Per onion (15g)
207µg (259% DV)207µg (259% DV)31.1µg (39% DV)
Other Salad Vegetables High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup): Garden Cress (339%), Endive (144%), Radicchio (128%), Chicory Greens (108%), Watercress (106%), Cos (Romaine) Lettuce (60%), Green Lettuce (57%), Red Lettuce (49%), Celery (37%), Arugula (Rocket) (25%), Iceberg Lettuce & Cucumber (22%). 



#4: Brassica Vegetables (Brussels Sprouts, cooked) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (156g)Per sprout (21g)
140.3µg (175% DV)218.9µg (274% DV)29.5µg (37% DV)
Other Brassica Vegetables High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup, cooked):Broccoli (276%), Cabbage (204%), Frozen Broccoli (203%), Chinese Broccoli (93%), Red Cabbage (90%), Pak Choi (72%), Savoy Cabbage, raw (60%), and Cauliflower (22%).


#5: Chili Powder & Hot Spices (Chili Powder) 
Vitamin K 100gPer tablespoon (8g)Per teaspoon (3g)
105.7µg (132% DV)8.5µg (11% DV)3.2µg (4% DV)
Other Spices High in Vitamin K (%DV per tablespoon): Curry Powder & Paprika (7%), and Cayenne Pepper (5%). 


#6: Asparagus, Fennel, Leeks & Okra (Asparagus, cooked) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (180g)Per 4 spears (60g)
50.6µg (63% DV)91.1µg (114% DV)30.4µg (38% DV)
Other Vegetables High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup): Frozen Asparagus, cooked (180%), Leeks, cooked (152%), Okra, cooked (80%) and Fennel, raw (68%). 


#7: Pickles (Cucumber, Sweet) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (170g)Per pickle (35g)
76.7µg (96% DV)130.4µg (163% DV)26.9µg (34% DV)
Other Pickles High in Vitamin K (%DV per pickle): Dill Pickle (54%), Sour Pickle (38%) and Sweet Pickle Relish (16%) per tablespoon.


#8: Soybeans (Cooked) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (94g)Per 1/2 cup (47g)
70.6µg (88% DV)66.4µg (83% DV)33.2µg (42% DV)
Other Soybeans High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup): Raw Soybeans (109%), and Roasted Soybeans (Edamame)(108%). 


#9: Olive Oil 
Vitamin K 100gPer tablespoon (14g)Per teaspoon (5g)
60.2µg (75% DV)8.4µg (11% DV)3.0µg (4% DV)
Other Vegetable Oils High in Vitamin K (%DV per tablespoon): Soybean (32%), Canola (Rapeseed) (12%), and Sesame Oil (2%).


#10: Dried Fruit (Prunes) 
Vitamin K 100gPer cup (174g)Per prune (10g)
59.5µg (74% DV)103.5µg (129% DV)6µg (7% DV)
Other Dried Fruit High in Vitamin K (%DV per cup):Blueberries (120%), Pears (46%), Peaches (31%), Figs (29%), and Currants (15%). 

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