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Nutrient Food Sources
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) – Best Food Sources
| Food Sources of vitamin D | Amount (µg/100g) |
| NB: mainly sunlight though | |
| Butter | 0.9 |
| Cheddar cheese | 0.3 |
| Cow's milk | 0.3 |
| Egg | 1.8 |
| Feta cheese | 0.5 |
| Herring | 19 |
| Kipper | 8 |
| Mackerel | 8.2 |
| Salmon | 7.1 |
| Sardines | 5 |
| Trout | 9.6 |
| Tuna | 3.6 |
Vitamin D is mostly made by the body as a result of skin exposure to sunshine. It is important for stimulating the absorption of calcium and thus for healthy bones. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Source: McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods (6th Edition)