EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Vitamin B-12, added
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Chemical reference: cyanocobalamin (C63H88CoN14O14P). USDA reports Vitamin B-12, added separately. [1] [2]
This reference form does not represent every form included in the USDA quantity.
Description, source and attribution
Reference depiction: cyanocobalamin. Formula C63H88CoN14O14P; PubChem CID 166596686; charge 0. This specified form does not represent every form or molecule included in the USDA quantity.
PubChem Compound 166596686, 2D Structure. NCBI / National Library of Medicine. Source · Reuse terms
Source check:
A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
130 foods with data 76 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Rice drink
Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened, exactly as identified by USDA.
0.63 µg - Apricot
Apricots, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Artichoke
Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Arugula
Arugula, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Asparagus
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Pearled barley
Cooked pearled barley; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
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 - Beet
Beet, boiled and drained; added salt is not stated in the source description.
0 µg - Bison
Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted, exactly as identified by USDA.
0 µg - Black beans
Cooked; boiled; without salt, as stated in the USDA source description.
0 µg - Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
0 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 B-12, added (Vitamin B-12, added), 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 B-12, added 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 B12: 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 B12 and what does it do?
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.
How much vitamin B12 do I need?
The amount of vitamin B12 you need each day depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts for different ages are listed below in micrograms (mcg).
| Life Stage | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Birth to 6 months |
Identity and structure sources
- PubChem Compound 166596686: Cyanocobalamin · Accessed 2026-09-13
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13