List of vitamins
Water-soluble essential vitamins
| Vitamin | Source |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | Milk, meat, dried beans, whole grains |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Meat, eggs, enriched grains, vegetables |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Meat, eggs, grains, nuts, potatoes |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | Meat, whole grains, milk, fruits, vegetables |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | Meat, dairy products, whole grains, orange juice |
| Vitamin B7 (Biotin) | Meat, eggs, legumes and other vegetables |
| Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) | Leafy green vegetables, whole wheat, fruits, nuts, legumes |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | Meat, eggs, animal products |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | Citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, red bell peppers |
Fat-soluble Essential Vitamins
| Vitamin | Sources |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Retinol) | Dark green leafy vegetables, yellow-orange vegetables and fruits, milk, butter |
| Vitamin D | Cod liver oil, milk, egg yolk |
| Vitamin E (Tocopherol) | Wheat germ oil, unrefined vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, grains |
| Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) | Leafy green vegetables, tea |
References:
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Commonwealth of Australia. Australian dietary guidelines. 2013.www.eatforhealth.gov.au
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OpenStax College, Biology OpenStax CNX. 30 May 2015.