Vitamin D2 commonly known as ergocalciferol occurs in plant foods. This fat soluble vitamin assists body to absorb phosphorus and calcium. In order to build or maintain strong bones, the body requires adequate amount of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps to prevent bone disorders such as osteomalacia and rickets. Body makes Vitamin D when skin becomes exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D2 was first discovered in 1936. It is the most effective and safe medicines for health system and is on World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It is available as generic medicine and over the counter.

Food Sources

Food name	Weight (g)	Vitamin D2 (µg)
Crimini mushrooms	87	27.8
Portabella mushrooms	86	24.4
Maitake mushrooms	70	19.7
White mushroom	70	18.3
Morel mushrooms	66	3.4
Soymilk	243	2.9
Chanterelle mushrooms	54	2.9
Rice milk	240	2.4
Almond milk	240	2.4
Coconut milk	240	2.4
Oyster mushrooms	148	1
Shiitake mushrooms	145	1
White mushrooms	126	0.3
Mushroom soup	126	0.3
White Mushrooms (boiled)	156	0.3
Canned mushrooms (drained solids)	156	0.3
Portabella mushrooms (grilled)	121	0.4
Shiitake mushrooms (stir-fried)	89	0.4
Soymilk (chocolate)	243	2.4
Milk (non-soy)	244	2.7