Top 10 Foods Highest in Thiamin (Vitamin B1)


Thiamin (Vitamin B1 or thiamine) is an essential nutrient required by the body for maintaining cellular function and consequently a wide array of organ functions. Deficiency of thiamin leads to wholesale degeneration of the body, particularly the nervous and circulatory systems, and eventually death.
Further, deficiency of thiamine can lead to the development of beriberi and/or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Symptoms of both include severe fatigue, and degeneration of cardiovascular, nervous, muscular, and gastrointestinal systems.
Over-consumption of thiamin is unknown and studies show that amounts taken well in excess of the daily value (DV) can actually enhance brain functioning.
Foods high in thiamin include pork, fish, seeds, nuts, beans, green peas, tofu, brown rice, squash, asparagus, and seafood. The current daily value (DV) for vitamin B1 is 1.2mg.
Below is a list high thiamin foods ranked by a common serving size. Use the nutrient ranking of all foods high in thiamin to sort by nutrient density (100-gram serving size).
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List of High Thiamin Foods

#1: Lean Pork Chops
Thiamin in a 6oz Chop | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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1.1mg (96% DV) | 0.7mg (56% DV) | 0.7mg (58% DV) |
More Pork Products High in Thiamin
- 96% DV in 1 cup of cured ham
- 69% DV in 3oz of pork tenderloin
- 66% DV in 3oz of salami
See all meats high in thiamin.

#2: Fish (Salmon)
Thiamin per 6oz Fillet | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.6mg (48% DV) | 0.3mg (28% DV) | 0.3mg (28% DV) |
More Fish High in Thiamin
- 39% DV in a 6oz tuna fillet
- 33% DV in a 3oz trout fillet
- 27% DV in a 5oz catfish fillet
See all fish high in thiamin.

#3: Flax Seeds
Thiamin per Oz | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.5mg (39% DV) | 1.6mg (137% DV) | 0.6mg (51% DV) |
More Nuts and Seeds High in Thiamin
- 35% DV in 1oz of sunflower seeds
- 28% DV in 1oz of macadamia nuts
- 21% DV in 1oz of pistachios
See all nuts and seeds high in thiamin.

#4: Navy Beans
Thiamin per Cup | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.4mg (36% DV) | 0.2mg (20% DV) | 0.3mg (28% DV) |
More Beans High in Thiamin
- 35% DV in 1 cup of black beans
- 29% DV in 1 cup of black-eyed peas
- 28% DV in 1 cup of lentils
See all beans high in thiamin.

#5: Green Peas
Thiamin per Cup Cooked | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.4mg (35% DV) | 0.3mg (22% DV) | 0.6mg (51% DV) |
See all vegetables high in thiamin.

#6: Firm Tofu
Thiamin per Cup | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.4mg (33% DV) | 0.2mg (13% DV) | 0.2mg (18% DV) |
More Soy Foods High in Thiamin
- 39% DV in 1 cup of cooked green soybeans
- 62% DV in a 16oz glass of soymilk
- 11% DV in 1 cup of tempeh

#7: Brown Rice
Thiamin per Cup | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
---|---|---|
0.4mg (30% DV) | 0.2mg (15% DV) | 0.3mg (24% DV) |
More Whole Grains High in Thiamin
- 21% DV in 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 20% DV in 1 cup of cooked cornmeal (grits)
- 17% DV in 1 cup of quinoa
- 15% DV in 1 cup of oatmeal
See all grains high in thiamin.

#8: Acorn Squash
Thiamin per Cup Cooked | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.3mg (29% DV) | 0.2mg (14% DV) | 0.6mg (50% DV) |
See all vegetables high in thiamin.

#9: Asparagus
Thiamin per Cup Cooked | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.3mg (24% DV) | 0.2mg (14% DV) | 1.5mg (123% DV) |
See all vegetables high in thiamin.

#10: Mussels
Thiamin per 3oz | Thiamin per 100g | Thiamin per 200 Calories |
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0.3mg (21% DV) | 0.3mg (25% DV) | 0.3mg (29% DV) |
More Seafood High in Thiamin
- 24% DV in 20 small clams
- 16% DV in 3oz of abalone (sea snails)
- 9% DV in 3oz of oysters
See All 200 Foods High in Thiamin (B1)

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