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)
Cod liver oil
Per portion: 440 - Per 100g: 9,780
Salmon and mackerel
Per portion: 400 - Per 100g: 470
Tinned sardines
Per portion: 270 - Per 100g: 270
Tinned tuna
Per portion: 154 - Per 100g: 181
Almond milk
Per portion: 68 - Per 100g: 30
Breakfast cereal
Per portion: 52 - Per 100g: 168
Eggs
Per portion: 41 - Per 100g: 73
Shiitake mushrooms
Per portion: 40 - Per 100g: 53
Caviar
Per portion: 33 - Per 100g: 116
Margarine
Per portion: 30 - Per 100g: 300
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