folate/folic acid

[austinswingrr]

I did a search and couldn't find answers to my questions so here goes with a new thread....

What is the difference between folate and folic acid?

What foods are they found in? I have a vague idea that you have to eat your veggies but I'm not sure...

Krista, I'm looking for your reply soon! :bow:
Thanks!

[missleigh]

Folic acid is just the synthetic form of folate. Here's a list of folate rich foods:
Food (mg) Folic Acid
Spinach, boiled (1/2 cup) 130
Navy beans (1/2 cup) 125
Asparagus (4 spears) 88
Wheat germ (1/4 cup) 80
Avocado (1/2) 55
Broccoli, steamed (1/2 cup) 52
Orange 45
Peanuts 30
Butterhead lettuce 15
Whole wheat bread 1

[austinswingrr]

Thanks, missleigh