Folic Acid Food Sources
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The best (but not the only) food sources of folic acid (folate) are the following:
- Chicken liver (85g) - 660mcg
- Lentils (1 cup, cooked) - 358mcg
- Chickpeas (1 cup, cooked) - 282mcg
- Lima beans (1 cup, cooked) - 273mcg
- Navy beans (1 cup, cooked) - 255mcg
- Kidney beans (1 cup, cooked) - 229mcg
- Beef, liver (85g) - 200mcg
- Asparagus, cooked (½ cup) - 132mcg
- Black-eyed peas (½ cup) - 132mcg
Food sources that contain high levels of folic acid (folate) are legumes and leafy green vegetables, as well as liver
For a more comprehensive list of folic acid (folate) food sources, visit www.vitalhealthzone.com
References
- NutritionData - Folic Acid (Folate)
- Vital Health Zone - Folic Acid (Folate).