Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for processing amino acids in the body, which form the building blocks of proteins and some hormones. It is involved in red blood cell metabolism, proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems and various other bodily functions.
A long-term deficiency in vitamin B6 can lead to skin inflammation (dermatitis) depression, confusion, convulsions, and even anemia. Recent studies also suggest that a diet low in vitamin B6 increases the risk of heart disease.
Conversely, too much vitamin B6 taken from supplements can lead to nerve damage in the arms and legs.
Foods high in vitamin B6 include fish, chicken, tofu, pork, beef, sweet potatoes, bananas, potatoes, avocados, and pistachios. The daily value (% DV) for vitamin B6 is 1.7mg per day.
Below is a list high vitamin B6 foods sorted by a common serving size, see the nutrient ranking of all foods high in vitamin B6 to sort by 100 grams or 200 calories.
Foods High in Vitamin B6
#1: Salmon
| Vitamin B6 per 6oz Fillet | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6mg (94% DV) | 0.9mg (56% DV) | 1mg (61% DV) |
More Fish High in Vitamin B6
- 104% DV in a 6oz tuna fillet
- 46% DV in a 6oz snapper fillet
- 43% DV in a 5.5oz mahi-mahi fillet
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#2: Lean Chicken Breast
| Vitamin B6 in a 6oz Breast | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6mg (92% DV) | 0.9mg (54% DV) | 1.2mg (69% DV) |
More Poultry High in Vitamin B6
- 108% DV in 6oz of ground turkey
- 81% DV in 6oz of roast turkey breast
- 33% DV in a roast chicken thigh
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#3: Fortified Tofu
| Vitamin B6 per Cup | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1mg (66% DV) | 0.5mg (29% DV) | 1.1mg (64% DV) |
More Soy Products High in Vitamin B6
- 24% DV in 1 cup of edamame (green soybeans)
- 21% DV in 1 cup of tempeh
- 14% DV in 1 cup of tofu (unfortified)
#4: Lean Pork Chops
| Vitamin B6 in a 6oz Chop | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9mg (54% DV) | 0.5mg (32% DV) | 0.6mg (32% DV) |
More Pork High in Vitamin B6
- 37% DV in 3oz of pork tenderloin
- 33% DV in 1 cup of cured ham
- 28% DV in 1oz of salami
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#5: Beef (Skirt Steak)
| Vitamin B6 per 6oz Steak | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mg (48% DV) | 0.5mg (28% DV) | 0.4mg (21% DV) |
More Red Meat High in Vitamin B6
- 41% DV in 3oz of beef roast
- 28% DV in 3oz of buffalo sirloin
- 21% DV in a 3oz beef hamburger
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#6: Sweet Potatoes
| Vitamin B6 per Cup Mashed | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6mg (35% DV) | 0.2mg (14% DV) | 0.5mg (27% DV) |
More Vegetables High in Vitamin B6
- 26% DV in 1 cup of spinach
- 23% DV in 1 cup of acorn squash
- 20% DV in 1 cup of peas
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#7: Bananas
| Vitamin B6 per Cup Sliced | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6mg (32% DV) | 0.4mg (22% DV) | 0.8mg (49% DV) |
More Fruits High in Vitamin B6
- 12% DV in 1 cup of mango pieces
- 11% DV in 1 cup of pineapple chunks
- 9% DV in 1 cup of honeydew melon balls
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#8: Potatoes
| Vitamin B6 in a Medium Potato | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg (32% DV) | 0.3mg (18% DV) | 0.7mg (39% DV) |
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#9: Avocados
| Vitamin B6 per Avocado | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg (30% DV) | 0.3mg (15% DV) | 0.3mg (19% DV) |
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#10: Pistachio Nuts
| Vitamin B6 per 1 Oz Handful | Vitamin B6 per 100g | Vitamin B6 per 200 Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg (28% DV) | 1.7mg (100% DV) | 0.6mg (36% DV) |
More Nuts and Seeds High in Vitamin B6
- 25% DV in 10 roasted chestnuts
- 22% DV in 1oz of dried sunflower seeds
- 9% DV in 1oz of walnuts
Try to find raw pistachios or walnuts as roasting destroys some of the vitamin B6. See all nuts and seeds high in vitamin B6.
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High Risk Groups for a Vitamin B6 Deficiency
- Alcoholics - Alcohol promotes the loss and destruction of vitamin B6 from the body.
- Impaired Renal Function - People with kidney disease who are on dialysis are at risk of being deficient in vitamin B6.
- Autoimmune Disorders - People with rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), and other malabsorptive autoimmune disorders tend to have low levels of vitamin B6.
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