Folic Acid in Your Grocery Store

Below are examples of what levels are listed on several products’ nutrition labels.

Food Product Serving Size Folic Acid (mcg) Percent Daily Value
Peanut Butter
Peter Pan Plus 8 2 tbsp 100 25
Generic Brand Reduced Fat Creamy 1 tbsp 24 6
Orange Juice
Tropicana, Minute Maid 240 mL or

8 oz.

60 15 
Bread
Wonder 2 Slices 40 10
Wonder Light Italian- Low fat 2 Slices 16 4
Generic Brand Old-fashioned White 1 Slice 24 6
Corn Meal
Generic Brand Plain enriched white corn meal 3 tbsp 40 10
Gold Medal All Purpose 3 tbsp 40 10
Generic Brand All Purpose 3 tbsp 60 15
Tenda Bake Enriched Self- Raising - Yellow 3 tbsp 60 15
Tenda Bake Enriched Self- Raising - White 3 tbsp 40 10
Cereals
Kellogg's Smart Start (Multi Grain) 1 cup 400 100
Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats 1 cup 100 25
Kellogg’s Special K (Red Berries) Rice 1 cup 400 100
Post Honey Bunches of Oats 1 cup 100 25
Post Shredded Wheat Bran 1 cup 24 6
Post Grape Nuts (Wheat and Barley) 1 cup 100 25
General Mills Cheerios 1 cup 200 50
Grits
Quaker Instant 1/2 cup 60 15
Generic Brand 1/2 cup 40 10

  Note: The listing of product brand names above is for informational purpose only and should not be construed as an endorsement of the products themselves.