What food has iron?

Answer 1

Foods that are rich in iron are:

chicken/beef liver

cooked beef

cooked turkey

sardines tuna in oil

cooked chicken

Note: Iron from raw food is absorbed better.

pure tehina/tehini

sesame halva

oat flakes

almonds

dried figs

cooked spinach

humous

cooked garbanzo beans

cooked dried beans

cooked lentils

dried dates

brown bread

cooked green peas

cooked potato

Other foods with high levels of Iron:

Collard greens, kale, mustard, beet, or turnip greens

Cooked peas

Cooked spinach

Dried apricots

Dried peaches

Prunes

Raisins

Beans

Kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils

Egg

Blackstrap molasses

Some foods, like cereals, breads, enriched rice, and pasta that have been iron fortified

Answer 2

#1: Dried Herbs

Long used for medicinal purposes, herbs are packed with nutrients and iron is no exception.Dried Thyme contains the most with 124mg per 100g serving, or 687% of the RDA. That is 3.7mg (21% RDA) of iron per tablespoon of dried Thyme. It is followed by dried Parsley (11% RDA per Tblsp), dried Spearmint (10% RDA per Tblsp), Black Pepper, dried Marjoram, Cumin Seed, dried Dill, dried Oregano, Bay Leaf, dried Coriander, dried Basil, ground Tumeric, ground Savory, Anise Seed, Fenugreek Seed, dried Terragon, dried Chervil, and dried Rosemary (5% RDA per Tblsp).

#2: Cocoa Powder and Chocolate

Chocolate is showing more and more health benefits and dark chocolate is coming into vogue. In the case of iron it is pure cocoa powder without any cocoa fat, milk, or sugar that provides the most iron with 36mg in a 100g serving, or 200% of the RDA. That is 1.8mg of iron per tablespoon of cocao powder, or 10% of the RDA. Unsweetened Baking Chocolate provides 17.4mg per 100g (97% RDA), or 23mg (128% RDA) per grated cup. Most sweetened milk chocolates will provide around 2.4mg per 100g (13% RDA), or 1mg (6% RDA) of iron in an average 1.5 ounce bar.

#3: Liver

Liver is a vitamin rich food, and it is packed with iron. In the early 1900s liver was prescribed as a cure for anemia, and as a supplement for pregnant ladies. Duck liver (Foie Gras) provides the most iron with 30.5mg (170% RDA) per 100g serving, or 13.4mg (75% RDA) per liver. It is followed by pork liver which contains 17.9mg (100% RDA) or 15.2mg (85% RDA) in a 3 oz serving, chicken liver (72% RDA per 100g), turkey liver (67% RDA), lamb liver (57% RDA), and beef liver (36% RDA).

#4: Clams, Oysters, and Mussels

Shellfish can be eaten raw, baked, steamed, fried, or made into chowder. Clams provide the most iron with 28mg (155% RDA) per 100g serving, or about 27mg (150% RDA) in 10 small clams. Oysters provide 12mg (67% RDA) per 100g serving, or 5mg (28% RDA) in 6 medium sized oysters. Mussels provide 6.72mg (37% RDA) per 100g, or 5.7mg (32% RDA) in a 3oz serving. Click to see complete nutrition facts.

#5:Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds

A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds contain about 15mg (83% RDA) of iron per 100g serving, 20.7mg (115% RDA) per cup, and 4.2mg (23% RDA) in a 1 ounce serving of about 142 seeds. If you can't find these in your local supermarket you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty stores. Alternatively, you can also save any pumpkin and squash seeds you have and dry them yourself. The dried seeds contain more iron than roasted, so try to find dried if possible.

#6: Sesame Butter (Tahini) and Seeds

Sesame butter, also called Tahini, is a common ingredient in the Mediterranean dish Hummus. Toasted Sesame seeds provide 14.8mg (82% RDA) of iron per 100g serving, or 4.1mg (23% RDA) per ounce. Sesame Butter provides 8.95mg of iron (50% RDA) per 100 gram serving, or 1.3mg (7% RDA) per Tblsp.

#7: Caviar (Fish Eggs)

Caviar is most often eaten as hors d'oeuvres, garnishes, or spreads, and is more affordable than people think. 100 grams of caviar will provide 11.9mg (66% RDA) of iron, 3.3mg (19% RDA) per ounce,and 1.9mg (11% RDA) per Tblsp.

#8: Sun Dried Tomatoes

Sun Dried Tomatoes are delicious in a sandwich or as an ingredient in pasta sauce. 100 grams (about 2 cups) will provide 9.1mg or 51% of the RDA. One cup will provide 4.9mg (27% RDA), and one piece will provide 0.2mg (1% RDA) of iron.

#9: Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are the number one source of vitamin E, and a good source of thiamin, and magnesium. Sunflower seeds provide 5.3mg (29% RDA) of iron per 100 gram serving, or 7.4mg (41% RDA) per cup.

#10: Dried Apricots

Most common as a snack, dried apricots can also be chopped and served in a salad. A good source of Vitamin A and potassium, apricots provide 6.3mg (35%RDA) of iron per 100g serving (about 20 dried apricots), or 7.5mg (42% RDA) of iron per cup.

I got that from a website, not my facts.

Answer 3

Iron has been recognized as essential nutrient.The best source of dietary iron is the liver,followed by the seafood(oyster and fish),kidney,heart,lean meat and poultry.Dried beans and vegetables are the best plant sources of iron.

Answer 4

Liver, beans, beetroot, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, blackstrap molasses, red meat, lentils. poultry, fish, leaf vegetables, watercress, tofu, breakfast cereals

Answer 5

any meat grilled on a pan. Cheerios, i think eggs and rice too

Answer 6

Spinach