Top 10 most Vitamin D rich foods
Although our skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, this isn’t always a guarantee in places like the UK. Fortunately, there are things you can eat to supplement the Sun’s rays.
(Figures in International Units, recommended daily amount is 400IU)
1
Cod liver oil
Per portion: 440 – Per 100g: 9,780
2
Salmon and mackerel
Per portion: 400 – Per 100g: 470
3
Tinned sardines
Per portion: 270 – Per 100g: 270
4
Tinned tuna
Per portion: 154 – Per 100g: 181
5
Almond milk
Per portion: 68 – Per 100g: 30
6
Breakfast cereal
Per portion: 52 – Per 100g: 168
7
Eggs
Per portion: 41 – Per 100g: 73
8
Shiitake mushrooms
Per portion: 40 – Per 100g: 53
9
Caviar
Per portion: 33 – Per 100g: 116
10
Margarine
Per portion: 30 – Per 100g: 300
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