Coumadin (Warfarin) and Your Diet
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In General
The main dietary concern of taking warfarin has to do with the amount of vitamin K
in your diet. Vitamin K changes the way warfarin affects the blood. When you eat
foods that are high in vitamin K, you can decrease the effect of warfarin. Likewise,
eating less vitamin K can increase the effect of the medication
The key is to try to eat a similar amount of foods that contain vitamin K each day.
Don’t make any major changes to your diet without speaking with your doctor. If
you want to lose weight, eat a lower fat diet or become a vegetarian, your doctor
would want to know about these changes to help manage your warfarin.
Leafy green vegetables have contain higher amounts of vitamin K and one rule of
thumb is to suspect that green veggies, cabbages and lettuces are high in Vitamin K.
Also certain legumes like peanuts and peas might cause problems. Certain vegetable
oils have high amounts of vitamin K.
Foods that are low in vitamin K include roots, bulbs, tubers, some fruits and fruit
juices. Cereals, grains and other milled products are low in vitamin K.
Keep in mind that the amount of foods you eat with vitamin K add up. So if you eat
a more foods that contain medium amounts of vitamin K in a particular day, your
vitamin K intake will be high for that day.
What about alcohol?
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking warfarin because alcohol can change
the way your body responds to the medicine. Talk with your doctor about this. He
or she may tell you that it’s fine to drink alcohol but may want you to have a similar
amount of alcohol each day so that your blood levels of warfarin remain stable.
Vegetables
Anchovies, fillets
Asparagus, cooked
Asparagus, raw
Beans, green, cooked
Beets, cooked, sliced
Broccoli, cooked, chopped
Broccoli, raw, chopped
Brussels sprouts, cooked
Brussels sprouts, raw
Cabbage, Chinese, raw, shredded
Cabbage, napa, raw, shredded
Cabbage, red, raw, shredded
Carrots, cooked, slices
Carrots, raw, strips or slices
Cauliflower, cooked
Cauliflower, raw
Serving Size
1 each
5 spears
5 spears
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
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1 cup
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Celery
Collard Greens, cooked
Corn, yellow, cooked
Corn, yellow, raw
Cucumber
Eggplant, cooked, cubed
Eggplant, raw, cubed
Endive, raw, chopped
Fennel
Garlic
Kale, raw, chopped
Leek, raw
Lettuce, arugula
Lettuce, Boston/Bibb, raw
Lettuce, green leaf, raw
Lettuce, Iceberg, raw
Lettuce, red leaf, raw
Lettuce, Romaine, raw
Mushrooms, raw
Mustard greens, raw, chopped
Okra, cooked
Onions, green/scallions, raw
Onions, white/red/yellow, raw
Parsley, raw
Parsnips, cooked
Peas & onions, frozen, cooked
Peas, green, cooked
Peas, green, frozen, cooked
Peas, sugar snap, cooked
Pepper, green bell
Pepper, jalapeno
Pepper, red bell
Pepper, red chili, hot
Pepper, yellow sweet
Potato, red, cooked
Potato, sweet, cooked
Potato, white, baked
Shallots, chopped
Snow peas, raw
Spaghetti/Marinara sauce
Spinach, cooked
Spinach, frozen
Spinach, raw
Squash, acorn
Squash, butternut, cooked, cubed
Squash, summer, cooked
Swiss Chard, raw
1 stalk
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 medium
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 bulb
3 cloves
1 cup
1 medium
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
10 oz
1 cup
1 medium
1 medium
1 medium
1 each
1medium
1 medium
1 medium
1 medium
1 Tbsp
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
10 oz.
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
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Tomato paste
Tomato sauce, canned, no salt
Tomato, plum
Tomato, raw
Tomatoes, canned, whole
Tomatoes, cherry
Tomatoes, sun-dried
Turnip greens, raw
Turnips, cooked
Watercress, raw
Zucchini, cooked
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Fruits
Apple, peeled
Apple, with peel
Applesauce
Avocado
Banana
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupe, cubed
Cherries, no pits
Cranberries, dried
Cranberries, raw
Currants
Grapes, red/green, seedless
Kiwi fruit
Lemon
Lime
Mango
Melon, cantaloupe, diced
Melon, honeydew, diced
Orange
Orange peel
Peach
Pear
Pineapple, fresh, diced
Plum
Prunes, dried
Pumpkin, canned
Raisins
Strawberries, fresh, sliced
Watermelon, fresh, cubed
Serving Size
1 medium
1 medium
1 cup
1/4
1 medium
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1/3 cup
1/3 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 medium
1 medium
1 medium
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 medium
1 tsp.
1 medium
1 medium
1 cup
1 each
2 each
1 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 cup
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Meats
Bacon, pork, cooked
Beef stock
Serving Size
2 strips
1 cup
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medium
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
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Beef, cooked, lean
Beef, ground, fried, lean
Chicken stock
Chicken, cooked, breast, no skin
Clams, canned, chopped
Clams, fresh
Crabmeat, cooked
Fish, cod, cooked
Fish, grouper, cooked
Fish, haddock, cooked
Fish, halibut, cooked
Fish, salmon, cooked
Fish, sole, cooked
Fish, tuna, canned
Fish, tuna, cooked
Lamb, cooked
Liver, beef, cooked
Mussels, cooked
Pork, cooked
Scallops, cooked
Shrimp, cooked
Turkey pepperoni
Turkey sausage, cooked
Turkey, cooked, no skin
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
1 cup
3.5 ounces
1 can
3.5 ounces
1 cup
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
3.5 ounces
Starches
Tortilla, flour, 6-inch
Bulgar, cooked
Bread, white/wheat/rye
Crackers, graham
Rice, wild, cooked
Cornmeal, yellow
Flour
Melba toast, plain
Couscous, cooked
Bagel
Biscuit
Cornbread
Serving Size
1 each
1 cup
1 slice
2 squares
1 cup
1 cup
1cup
1 cup, rounds
1 cup
1 whole
1
1 piece – 2.5 x 2.5inch
100 grams
1 cup
4 squares
1 cup
1
1 cup
1 oz
1 cup
Cornmeal, blue
Cornstarch
Crackers, saltine
Croutons, plain
English muffin
Grits, cooked
Pasta, dry
Rice, white & brown, cooked
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Tortilla, corn, 6-inch
Cereals
Barley, dry
Cereal, cream of wheat
Cereal, oatmeal
Grits, cooked
1 each
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1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
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Legumes and Beans
Almonds
Bean sprouts, mungo, fresh
Beans, black, dried, cooked
Beans, garbanzo, canned
Beans, great northern, canned
Beans, great northern, dried, cooked
Beans, kidney, canned
Beans, kidney, dried, cooked
Beans, lima, dried, cooked
Beans, navy, canned
Beans, navy, dried, cooked
Beans, pinto, canned
Beans, pinto, dried, cooked
Beans, red kidney, canned
Beans, red kidney, dried, cooked
Cashews
Lentils, dry, cooked
Peanut butter, low fat
Peanuts
Pecans, chopped
Pine nuts
Pistachio nuts
Soybeans (ddamame)
Tahini
Tofu
Walnuts, chopped
Serving Size
1 oz
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
2 Tbsp
1 cup
1 oz
1 cup
1 cup
1 Tbsp
3.5 oz
1 cup
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Dairy
Buttermilk, non-fat
Cheese, blue
Cheese, cheddar
Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat
Cheese, cottage
Cheese, feta
Cheese, fontina
Cheese, goat
Cheese, monteray
Cheese, mozzarella, part skim
Cheese, parmesan
Serving Size
1 cup
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 cup
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
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Cheese, ricotta, reduced fat
Cheese, swiss, low fat
Egg substitute
Egg, white, large
Egg, whole, large
Egg, yolk large
Milk, 2 percent
Milk, coconut
Milk, dry, non fat
Milk, dry, non-fat
Milk, evaporated, non-fat
Milk, soy
Milk, whole
Sour cream, non fat
Yogurt, plain, low-fat
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oz
cup
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cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
cup
Beverages
Beer
Bourbon
Carbonated soda
Coffee, brewed
Coffee, instant, granules
Grapefruit juice
Lemon juice
Lime juice
Orange juice
Sake
Tea, brewed
Tomato juice, canned, no salt
V-8 juice
Vodka
Wine
Serving Size
12 oz
1 oz
12 oz
1 cup
1 tsp
1 cup
1 oz
1 oz
1 cup
1 oz
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 oz
1 cup
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Fats
Butter
Cream cheese
Mayonnaise, reduced calorie
Oil, canola
Oil, corn
Oil, grapeseed
Oil, olive
Oil, peanut
Oil, safflower
Oil, sesame
Oil, soybean
Sour cream
Serving Size
1 tsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
2 Tbsp
1 Tbsp.
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Misc.
Allspice
Baking powder
Baking soda
Basil, fresh
Bay leaves, crushed
Capers
Cardomom, ground
Celery Seed
Chili powder
Chives
Cilantro, fresh
Cinnamon, ground
Cloves, ground
Cumin, seed
Curry powder
Dill, fresh
Garlic powder
Gelatin, dry, unflavored
Ginger root
Ginger, ground
Ketchup
Marjoram, ground
Mint
Mustard
Mustard, seed
Nutmeg, ground
Olives, ripe, canned
Oregano, dried
Paprika
Pepper
Pepper, red, ground
Pickle, dill
Pickle, gherkin
Relish
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage, ground
Salt
Sesame seeds
Soy sauce
Tabasco sauce
Tarragon, dried
Thyme, dried
Vanilla extract
Vinegar
Wasabi root
Serving Size
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
5 leaves
1 tsp
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 Tbsp
9 sprigs
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
5 sprigs
1 tsp
1 envelope
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
2 Tbsp
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
3.5 oz
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 medium
1 medium
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 Cup
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Worcestershire sauce
Yeast, dry, active
1 Tbsp
1 tsp
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Sweets
Chocolate syrup
Chocolate, bakers, bittersweet
Cocoa, dry, powered
Gelatin, fruit flavored
Graham crackers
Honey
Jam/jelly
Jam/jelly, apricot
Maple syrup
Pie, apple
Pudding
Sherbet
Splenda
Sugar, white or brown
Wafer, chocolate
Serving Size
2 Tbsp
1 square
2 Tbsp
1 cup
2-1/2 square
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp.
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp
1 piece
1 cup
1 cup
1 tsp
1 Tbsp.
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