List the essential vitamins found in food.


There are 13 essential vitamins found in food based on their types (Fat-Soluble & Water-Soluble), and they are:

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

1. Vitamin A - It is found in orange-coloured fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, like spinach.

2. Vitamin D - It can be found in fortified milk and dairy products; cereals; (and surely, sunshine).

3. Vitamin E - It is found in fortified cereals, leafy green vegetables, seeds, nuts.

4. Vitamin K - It can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, beet.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

1. Vitamin B1, or (Thiamin) - It is found in whole grains, enriched grains, liver, seeds, nuts.

2. Vitamin B2, or (Riboflavin) - It is found in whole grains, enriched grains, dairy products.

3. Vitamin B3, or (Niacin) - It is found in meat, fish, poultry, whole grains.

4. Vitamin B5, or (Pantothenic Acid) - It is found in whole grains, meat, poultry.

5. Vitamin B6, or (Pyridoxine) - It is found in fortified cereals, soy products.

6. Vitamin B7, or (Biotin) - It is found in fruits, meats.

7. Vitamin B9, or (Folic Acid) - It is found in leafy vegetables.

8. Vitamin B12, or (Cyanocobalamin) - It is found in fish, meat, poultry, dairy products.

9. Vitamin C - It is found in citrus fruits and juices, like oranges and grapefruits, red, green, and yellow peppers.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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