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Vitamin B6
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: pyridoxine (C8H11NO3). USDA reports Vitamin B6 separately. [1] [2]
This reference form does not represent every form included in the USDA quantity.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: pyridoxine. Formula C8H11NO3; PubChem CID 1054; charge 0. This specified form does not represent every form or molecule included in the USDA quantity.
PubChem Compound 1054, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
187 foods with data 19 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Lamb leg
Roasted lamb whole leg, shank and sirloin, separable lean only, choice, trimmed to 1/4 inch fat.
0.17 mg - Hass avocado
Hass avocado, peeled, raw.
0.1674 mg - Canned sardines
Atlantic sardines canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
0.167 mg - Sweet potato
Sweet potato, boiled without skin; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0.165 mg - Lima beans
Large mature lima beans, boiled without salt.
0.161 mg - Ginger
Raw ginger root.
0.16 mg - Nutmeg
Spices, nutmeg, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.16 mg - Cinnamon
Spices, cinnamon, ground, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.158 mg - Fresh spearmint
Spearmint, fresh, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.158 mg - Blue crab
Crustaceans, crab, blue, cooked, moist heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.156 mg - Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
0.155 mg - Kale
Kale, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.147 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 Vitamin B6 (Vitamin B-6), 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
Vitamin B6: 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 vitamin B6 and what does it do?
Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. The body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. Vitamin B6 is also involved in brain development during pregnancy and infancy as well as immune function.
How much vitamin B6 do I need?
The amount of vitamin B6 you need depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months | 0.1 mg |
| Infants 7–12 months |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 1054: Pyridoxine · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13