Foods high in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 helps the body make red blood cells and supports normal nerve function. The leading foods in this list include ox, lamb and calf liver, lamb kidney and cockles. The entries cover different forms, including raw and cooked liver, kidney fried in corn oil, boiled cockles and bottled cockles in vinegar, drained.

The list ranks foods by their vitamin B12 content per 100g, rather than by the amount in a typical serving. Portion sizes therefore matter when comparing how much vitamin B12 different foods provide. Preparation can also affect the overall nutritional content, including salt and fat. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.