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Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
USDA reporting category: Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone). The category is not represented by a single verified structure. [1]
A conceptual representation, not a molecular structure.
Description, source and attribution
A labeled illustration of this USDA reporting identity and its unit per 100 g. The ruler is conceptual, not a nutrient amount. No exact molecular structure is implied; position, geometry and stereochemistry have not been inferred.
Original Q8pass Society measurement illustration; USDA reporting identity. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
58 foods with data 148 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Whole-wheat bread
Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.6 µg - Enriched pasta
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.5 µg - Artichoke
Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Banana
Ripe or slightly ripe, raw edible banana.
0 µg - Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
0 µg - Beef ground 90% lean
Ground beef, 90% lean / 10% fat, cooked as a pan-broiled patty.
0 µg - Bison
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
0 µg - Blackberries
Blackberries, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Brazil nuts
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Broccoli
Broccoli, boiled, drained, without salt.
0 µg - Brown rice
Cooked, long-grain. The USDA source description does not state added salt.
0 µg
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UNDERSTAND THE DATA
The nutrient, in context
How to read this ranking
This page compares Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) (Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)), in µg 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 discusses the nutrient family. Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) is the specific USDA measurement on this page. Do not apply family intake recommendations directly to this form or unit; use the definitions, population groups, and food/supplement distinctions in the source.
NIH · OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamin K: 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 K and what does it do?
Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. If you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), it's very important to get about the same amount of vitamin K each day.
How much vitamin K do I need?
The amount of vitamin K you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in micrograms (mcg).
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Identity and structure sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13