Goal-Based Food Ranking

Foods high in folate, vegetarian

This guide presents common foods ranked by folate from highest concentration to lowest concentration for vegetarian eating patterns, excluding meat and seafood selections. The selections highlight qualifying whole foods evaluated on verified nutrient values per serving weight. Each food in this reference collection comes from primary dietary databases to support balanced meal planning. Readers can compare these everyday items to meet personal nutritional targets while maintaining a varied diet. The entries focus on familiar grocery staples suitable for home preparation across diverse cooking styles. Review the table below to explore detailed nutritional amounts and incorporate these nutrient sources into your routine.

Ranking Rule

Ranked by folate per 100 g, from highest concentration to lowest concentration, for vegetarian eating patterns (excluding meat and seafood), selecting the top 10 qualifying foods.

Foods high in folate, vegetarian
Rank Food Value (per 100 g) Per serving
1 Mothbeans, mature seeds, raw 649 ug 1272 ug (1 cup)
2 Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 625 ug 1293.8 ug (1 cup)
3 Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw 557 ug 1114 ug (1 cup)
4 Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) 525 ug 1013.3 ug (1 cup)
5 Lentils, raw 479 ug 919.7 ug (1 cup)
6 Beans, pink, mature seeds, raw 463 ug 972.3 ug (1 cup)
7 Beans, black, mature seeds, raw 444 ug 861.4 ug (1 cup)
8 Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw 423 ug 634.5 ug (1 cup)
9 Lima beans, large, mature seeds, raw 395 ug 703.1 ug (1 cup)
10 Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw 394 ug 725 ug (1 cup)

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