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
- Bison
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
1.3 µg - Radish
Radishes, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
1.3 µg - Goat meat
Goat meat, roasted, as classified by USDA under game meat.
1.2 µg - Taro
Taro, cooked, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
1.2 µg - Beef ground 90% lean
Ground beef, 90% lean / 10% fat, cooked as a pan-broiled patty.
1.1 µg - Butternut squash
Butternut winter squash, baked without salt.
1 µg - Parsnip
Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
1 µg - Tilapia
Tilapia cooked with dry heat; added salt/fat not specified.
0.9 µg - Pearled barley
Cooked pearled barley; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
0.8 µg - Purple passion fruit
Purple passion fruit, raw; not yellow passion-fruit juice or sweet granadilla.
0.7 µg - Lime
Raw lime, edible portion.
0.6 µg - Ricotta cheese
Whole-milk ricotta cheese.
0.6 µg
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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