EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: phylloquinone (C31H46O2). USDA reports Vitamin K (phylloquinone) separately. [1] [2]
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: phylloquinone. Formula C31H46O2; PubChem CID 5284607; charge 0. This is a chemical reference, not a depiction of its physical appearance in food.
PubChem Compound 5284607, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
147 foods with data 59 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Dried thyme
Spices, thyme, dried, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,714.5 µg - Parsley
Parsley, fresh, exactly as identified by USDA.
1,640 µg - Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
621.7 µg - Mustard greens
Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
592.7 µg - Spinach
Raw spinach.
482.9 µg - Fresh basil
Fresh basil leaves.
414.8 µg - Collard greens
Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
406.6 µg - Kale
Kale, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
389.6 µg - Swiss chard
Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
327.3 µg - Watercress
Watercress, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
250 µg - Endive
Endive, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
231 µg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
163.7 µg
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 K (phylloquinone) (Vitamin K (phylloquinone)), 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 (phylloquinone) 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
- PubChem Compound 5284607: Phylloquinone · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13