Vitamin K Levels: Starches
The amounts listed in these tables are certainly more than would be recommended for a particular meal. For instance, it is unlikely that you would eat 10 rice cakes at a sitting. The amount listed is a guide to an amount that you could eat in a particular day and get a consistent level of vitamin K.
Starches
| Category | Item | Amount | Vitamin K |
| Cereal | |||
| Raisin Bran | 3.5 ounces | Low | |
| Granola | 3.5 ounces | Low | |
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