Micronutrient Food Sources Flashcards
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin A (Retinol)?
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Kale
- Pumpkin
- Spinach
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin D (Calciferol)?
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Fortified plant milks
- Fortified orange juice
- Mushrooms exposed to sunlight
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin E (Tocopherol)?
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Sunflower seeds
- Almonds
- Bell Pepper
- Avocado
- Spinach
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin K?
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Leafy Greens
- Broccoli
- Tempeh
- Saurkraut/Kimchi
- Asparagus
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Leafy Greens
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Beans
- Sunflower Seeds
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Almonds
- Tofu
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Avocado
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Brown Rice
- Beans
- Peanuts
- Potatoes
- Bananas
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Avocado
- Mushrooms
- Sunflower Seeds
- Oats
- Broccoli
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Bananas
- Potatoes
- Chickpeas
- Leafy Greens
- Oranges
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Almonds
- Sweet Potatoes
- Sunflower Seeds
- Avocado
- Walnuts
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B9 (Folate)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Lentils
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Peanuts
- Beans
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Fortified Nutritional Yeast
- Fortified Plant Milks
- Fortified Cereals
What are the best dietary sources of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?
Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Bell Peppers
- Oranges
- Strawberries
- Brussels Sprouts
- Papaya
What are the best dietary sources of Calcium?
Macrominerals
- Sesame Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Black Beans
- Collard Greens
- Kale
What are the best dietary sources of Phosphorus?
Macrominerals
- Lentils
- Quinoa
- Pumpkin Seeds