Vitamin K is an essential fat-soluble vitamin. Researchers first became aware of its role in blood coagulation, but later recognized its many other benefits as well. The most important of these is that it transports calcium to the right places within our body, from blood vessel walls and soft tissues to bones and teeth.
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Plant sources
Spinach | 482,9 mg / 100 g |
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Kale | 389,6 mg / 100 g |
Chives | 212,7 mg / 100 g |
Spring Onion | 207 mg / 100 g |
Brussel sprout | 177 mg / 100 g |
Red leaf salad | 140,3 mg / 100 g |
Green leaf salad | 126,3 mg / 100 g |
Cabbage | 108,7 mg / 100 g |
Roman salad | 102,5 mg / 100 g |
Broccoli | 101,6 mg / 100 g |
Prunes | 59,5 mg / 100 g |
Dried blueberry | 59,4 mg / 100 g |
Asparagus | 50,6 mg / 100 g |
Leek | 47 mg / 100 g |
Celery | 41 mg / 100 g |
Kiwi | 40,3 mg / 100 g |
Cashew | 34,7 mg / 100 g |
Green pea | 24,8 mg / 100 g |
Lettuce | 24,1 mg / 100 g |
Avocado | 21 mg / 100 g |
Dried pears | 20,4 mg / 100 g |
Blackberry | 19,8 mg / 100 g |
Blueberry | 19,3 mg / 100 g |
Jalapeno | 18,5 mg / 100 g |
Cucumber | 16,4 mg / 100 g |
Pomegranate | 16,4 mg / 100 g |
Dried peaches | 15,7 mg / 100 g |
Dried fig | 15,6 mg / 100 g |
Cauliflower | 15,5 mg / 100 g |
Solo | 14,6 mg / 100 g |
Hazelnut | 14,2 mg / 100 g |
Chili | 14 mg / 100 g |
Carrot | 13,2 mg / 100 g |
Animal sources
Eggs | 100 μg / 100 g |
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Camambert cheese (MK-4) | 35 μg / 100 g |
Gouda cheese (MK-4) | 30 μg / 100 g |
Liver (MK-4) | 15 μg / 100 g |
Butter (MK-4) | 10 μg / 100 g |
In addition to its role in blood clotting, it is key in preventing atherosclerosis and osteoporosis, but it can also significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers.