Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Vitamin B family requirements for diabetics

Daily Recommended Intake:

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1.2 mg for men, 1.1 mg for women
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 1.3-2.0 mg
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 2.4 mcg
  • Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): 400 mcg
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 16 mg for men, 14 mg for women
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin): 30 mcg

Table:

VitaminFood SourceNutrient DensityAmount per ServingNutrient Content% of Daily Need
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Sunflower SeedsHigh30g (2 tablespoons)~0.4 mg~33% (men) / ~36% (women)

Macadamia NutsModerate30g (1/4 cup)~0.2 mg~17% (men) / ~18% (women)

Brown RiceModerate1 cup cooked (195g)~0.18 mg~15% (men) / ~16% (women)

LentilsModerate1 cup cooked (198g)~0.17 mg~14% (men) / ~15% (women)

Green PeasModerate1 cup cooked (160g)~0.3 mg~25% (men) / ~27% (women)

TempehModerate100g~0.1-0.2 mg~8-17% (men) / ~9-18% (women)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)ChickpeasHigh1 cup cooked (164g)~1.1 mg~55-85%

TunaModerate85g cooked~0.9 mg~45-70%

Chicken BreastModerate85g cooked~0.5 mg~25-40%

BananaModerate1 medium (118g)~0.4 mg~20-30%

PotatoModerate1 medium (150g)~0.4 mg~20-30%
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)Clams (cockles)Very High85g cooked~84 mcg3,500%

SalmonHigh85g cooked~4.8 mcg200%

MilkModerate1 cup (240ml)~1.2 mcg50%

EggsModerate2 large~1.2 mcg50%

YogurtModerate1 cup (245g)~1.0 mcg42%
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)SpinachHigh1 cup cooked (180g)~260 mcg65%

LentilsModerate1/2 cup cooked (100g)~180 mcg45%

BroccoliModerate1 cup cooked (156g)~104 mcg26%

AsparagusModerate1 cup cooked (180g)~262 mcg65%

AvocadoModerate1 medium (150g)~120 mcg30%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)Chicken BreastHigh85g cooked~7 mg~44% (men) / ~50% (women)

TunaHigh85g cooked~11.3 mg~71% (men) / ~81% (women)

PeanutsModerate30g (1/4 cup)~3.5 mg~22% (men) / ~25% (women)

Mushrooms (Portobello)Moderate1 cup cooked (156g)~3.5 mg~22% (men) / ~25% (women)

LentilsModerate1 cup cooked (198g)~2.1 mg~13% (men) / ~15% (women)
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)Egg YolkHigh1 large~10 mcg~33%

AlmondsModerate30g (1/4 cup)~1.5 mcg~5%

Sweet PotatoModerate1 medium (130g)~2.4 mcg~8%

Sunflower SeedsModerate30g (2 tablespoons)~2.6 mcg~9%

SpinachModerate1 cup cooked (180g)~6 mcg~20%

Key Points:

  • High Nutrient Density: Foods like clams (cockles), spinach, sunflower seeds, and chickpeas provide a high percentage of the daily requirement for their respective vitamins.
  • Diabetic Considerations: These foods are also generally good for managing diabetes, as they provide essential vitamins without excessive calories or sugar.

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