Top 35 Foods Highest in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Per 100 Calories (Nutrient Density)

Maximize Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (mg) while staying in a calorie deficit: USDA foods ranked by Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) delivered per 100 kcal of energy. PLP coenzyme required for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, dopamine, GABA) and amino acid transamination.

USDA Leaderboard: Top 35 Foods Highest in Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Per 100 Calories (Nutrient Density)

Click any food below to open its full 100+ nutrient profile (including 22 vitamins, 11 minerals, amino acids, omega-3s, PRAL acid load, and WHO baby feeding age). Top food in this category: Peppers, hungarian, raw (0.517 mg per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Peppers, hungarian, raw	0.517 mg	30.4%	1.78 mg	29 kcal · 0.8g P
#2	Jute, potherb, raw	0.6 mg	35.3%	1.76 mg	34 kcal · 4.65g P
#3	Peppers, serrano, raw	0.505 mg	29.7%	1.58 mg	32 kcal · 1.74g P
#4	Peppers, jalapeno, raw	0.419 mg	24.6%	1.44 mg	29 kcal · 0.91g P
#5	Peppers, hot, raw	0.463 mg	27.2%	1.36 mg	34 kcal · 1.39g P
#6	Pepper, banana, raw	0.357 mg	21%	1.32 mg	27 kcal · 1.66g P
#7	Peppers, banana, raw	0.357 mg	21%	1.32 mg	27 kcal · 1.66g P
#8	Cornsalad, raw	0.273 mg	16.1%	1.3 mg	21 kcal · 2g P
#9	Rice bran, crude	4.07 mg	100%	1.29 mg	316 kcal · 13.3g P
#10	Peppers, ancho, dried	3.54 mg	100%	1.26 mg	281 kcal · 11.9g P
#11	Cabbage, mustard, salted	0.3 mg	17.6%	1.07 mg	28 kcal · 1.1g P
#12	Peppers, jalapenos	0.262 mg	15.4%	1.01 mg	26 kcal · 0.86g P
#13	Broccoli raab, cooked	0.22 mg	12.9%	0.88 mg	25 kcal · 3.83g P
#14	Mushrooms, shiitake, raw	0.293 mg	17.2%	0.862 mg	34 kcal · 2.24g P
#15	Fish, tuna, fresh, yellowfin, raw	0.933 mg	54.9%	0.856 mg	109 kcal · 24.4g P
#16	Fish, tuna, fresh, skipjack, raw	0.85 mg	50%	0.825 mg	103 kcal · 22g P
#17	Turnip greens, raw	0.263 mg	15.5%	0.822 mg	32 kcal · 1.5g P
#18	Garlic, cooked	1.17 mg	68.6%	0.821 mg	142 kcal · 6.58g P
#19	Turkey, all classes, liver, raw	1.04 mg	61.2%	0.812 mg	128 kcal · 18.3g P
#20	Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw	1.08 mg	63.7%	0.802 mg	135 kcal · 20.4g P
#21	Broccoli raab, raw	0.171 mg	10.1%	0.777 mg	22 kcal · 3.17g P
#22	Cress, garden, raw	0.247 mg	14.5%	0.772 mg	32 kcal · 2.6g P
#23	Cress, raw	0.247 mg	14.5%	0.772 mg	32 kcal · 2.6g P
#24	Turkey, ground, fat free, raw	0.857 mg	50.4%	0.765 mg	112 kcal · 23.6g P
#25	Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw	0.813 mg	47.8%	0.746 mg	109 kcal · 23.7g P
#26	Spices, chili powder	2.09 mg	100%	0.743 mg	282 kcal · 13.5g P
#27	Peppers, hot, cooked	0.437 mg	25.7%	0.741 mg	59 kcal · 1.41g P
#28	Chrysanthemum leaves, raw	0.176 mg	10.4%	0.733 mg	24 kcal · 3.36g P
#29	Chrysanthemum, garland, raw	0.176 mg	10.4%	0.733 mg	24 kcal · 3.36g P
#30	Spinach, cooked, as ingredient	0.239 mg	14.1%	0.724 mg	33 kcal · 3.42g P
#31	Spinach, for use on a sandwich	0.195 mg	11.5%	0.722 mg	27 kcal · 2.85g P
#32	Chicken, liver, all classes, raw	0.853 mg	50.2%	0.717 mg	119 kcal · 16.9g P
#33	Broccoflower, raw	0.222 mg	13.1%	0.716 mg	31 kcal · 2.95g P
#34	Cauliflower, green, raw	0.222 mg	13.1%	0.716 mg	31 kcal · 2.95g P
#35	Turkey, ground, fat free, pan-broiled crumbles	1.08 mg	63.5%	0.715 mg	151 kcal · 31.7g P

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