Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for the proper maintenance of red blood cell metabolism, the nervous system, the immune system, and many 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, banans, 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

• 94% DV (1.6mg) vitamin b6 per 6oz fillet
• Calories: 309 | Weight: 170g (6oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Wild Atlantic Salmon (cooked).

2 Lean Chicken Breast

• 92% DV (1.6mg) vitamin b6 in a 6oz breast
• Calories: 267 | Weight: 170g (6oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Lean Chicken Breast (cooked).

3 Fortified Tofu

• 66% DV (1.1mg) vitamin b6 per cup
• Calories: 208 | Weight: 226g (8oz)

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)

Nutrition Facts for Extra Firm Fortified Tofu.

4 Lean Pork Chops

• 54% DV (0.9mg) vitamin b6 in a 6oz chop
• Calories: 332 | Weight: 170g (6oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Pork Chops (lean).

5 Beef (Skirt Steak)

• 48% DV (0.8mg) vitamin b6 per 6oz steak
• Calories: 456 | Weight: 170g (6oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Skirt Steak.

6 Sweet Potatoes

• 35% DV (0.6mg) vitamin b6 per cup mashed
• Calories: 258 | Weight: 255g (9oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

7 Bananas

• 32% DV (0.6mg) vitamin b6 per cup sliced
• Calories: 134 | Weight: 150g (5.3oz)

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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Nutrition Facts for Bananas.

8 Potatoes

• 32% DV (0.5mg) vitamin b6 in a medium potato
• Calories: 161 | Weight: 173g (6.1oz)

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Nutrition Facts for Baked Potatoes (with Skin).

9 Avocados

• 30% DV (0.5mg) vitamin b6 per avocado
• Calories: 322 | Weight: 201g (7.1oz)

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Nutrition Facts for Avocados.

10 Pistachios

• 28% DV (0.5mg) vitamin b6 per 1 oz handful
• Calories: 159 | Weight: 28g (1oz)

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

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Nutrition Facts for Pistachio Nuts.

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