10 Foods High in Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 Rich Food #1: Shellfish
According to the USDA, National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, shellfish such as oysters and clams, contain very high amounts of vitamin B12. For instance, 3 ounces of clam contain 84.06 micrograms of B12. This is more than 35 times the 2.4 mcg recommended dietary allowance, or RDA. Other shellfish like oysters and mollusks are also high in vitamin B12.
Additionally, shellfish are high in protein, iron and antioxidants. Other food products made with shellfish are also high in vitamin B12. For instance, 3 1/2 ounces of canned clam broth contains more than 100 % of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12.
