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Thiamin
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: Thiamine cation (C12H17N4OS+). USDA reports Thiamin separately. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: Thiamine cation. Formula C12H17N4OS+; PubChem CID 1130; charge 1. This is a chemical reference, not a depiction of its physical appearance in food.
PubChem Compound 1130, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
185 foods with data 21 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Green peas
Green peas, boiled, drained, without salt.
0.259 mg - Black beans
Cooked; boiled; without salt, as stated in the USDA source description.
0.244 mg - Chestnuts
Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.243 mg - Walnuts
English walnut halves, raw.
0.23 mg - Cardamom
Spices, cardamom, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.198 mg - Teff
Teff, cooked, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.183 mg - Venison
Game meat, deer, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.18 mg - Brown rice
Cooked, long-grain. The USDA source description does not state added salt.
0.178 mg - Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
0.177 mg - Lentils
Mature lentils, boiled without salt.
0.169 mg - Mung beans
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.164 mg - Black-eyed peas
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.162 mg
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Thiamin (Thiamin), in mg per 100 g of food.
Chemical forms and measurement methods remain separate. “Not reported” means a value is unavailable, not that the food contains zero. A food’s rank does not determine your individual needs or diagnose a deficiency.
This NIH fact sheet concerns this nutrient. Its recommended amounts describe daily intake for the stated population, not a 100 g food portion. Keep food and supplement exposure separate as the source specifies.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Thiamin: Fact Sheet for Consumers
Original text published by NIH, including intake tables by age and sex, cautions, and the population context the source states. Bitameans has not performed an independent medical review or adapted these recommendations to your personal circumstances.
What is thiamin and what does it do?
Thiamin (also called vitamin B1) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Thiamin is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body.
How much thiamin do I need?
The amount of thiamin you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 0.2 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months | 0.3 mg |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 1130: Thiamine · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13