Can someone please tell me what foods contain iron?

Answer 1

top ten iron rich foods

· clams, cooked, 3 oz (23.8 mg)
· tofu, 1/2 cup firm (13.2 mg)
· raisin bran, ready-to-eat, 3/4 cup (4.5 mg)
· sirloin steak, cooked, 3 oz (2.9 mg)
· shrimp, cooked, 3 oz (2.6 mg)
· black beans, boiled, 1/2 cup (1.8 mg)
· chickpeas, canned, 1/2 cup (1.6 mg)
· turkey breast, 3 oz (0.9 mg)
· bread, whole wheat, 1 slice (0.9 mg)
· chicken breast, skinless, 1/2 breast (0.9 mg)


Meats: Lean beef, lean pork, skinned poultry, shellfish, fish, liver, organ meats.

Egg yolks: Rich in iron, but very high in cholesterol and saturated fat.

Dried beans or peas: Pinto, kidney, lima, navy, chick peas, black-eyed peas, lentils, split peas, green peas.

Green leafy vegetables: Spinach, kale, collards, beet greens, chard, broccoli.

Dried fruits: Raisins, prunes, figs, dates, dried peaches, dried apricots.

Nuts and peanut butter

Grains: Iron fortified cereals (read labels), enriched breads, whole grain breads.

Blackstrap molasses

Answer 2

Meats have the highest content of iron per ounce, there are many other foods that contain iron in smaller quantities. Unfortunately, there really aren't any fruits that contain significant amounts of iron other than raisins and prunes. Vegetables that are reasonable sources of iron are leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and collard greens. Another vegetable with high iron content is beans (such as navy beans, soybeans, and black-eyed peas). Avocados also have iron.

Certain grain products have very high levels of iron, even higher than some meats. Cream of wheat, for example, has more iron in a serving than beef liver does! Brewer's yeast and molasses both have very high levels of iron, and can be used in preparing other foods. Enriched rice and oatmeal also can have substantial amounts of iron.

In order to get the best mileage out of any iron-rich foods you are giving, it is helpful to also give a food that contains Vitamin C along with the iron. Vitamin C helps the intestine to absorb the iron more effectively. If the iron doesn't get absorbed, it just ends up going out in the stool. Some foods are known to interfere with the absorption of iron from the intestines, and it is helpful to not give these foods at the same time if you want to maximize the amount of iron that's absorbed from the meal. Milk in particular is known to interfere with iron absorption. -- Just don't take milk at the same time as an iron-rich meal.

Answer 3

Symptoms Fiber Foods High in Iron List of Iron Rich Foods Iron Rich Foods Beef, Pork, Lamb (Pick red meats that are lean) Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Kale, Turnip Greens, Parsley, Cabbage Certain fortied foods: Cereals, Oatmeal, Pasta, Rice, Grits Liver, Tofu, Barley, Fish: Tuna Potato Foods High In Iron Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Oysters, Clams, and most kinds of seafood. Most kind of Dried Beans: Lima Beans, Kidney Beans, Navy Beans, Soy Beans, Chick Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Eye Beans Nuts: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame, Tahini Dried Fruits: Apricots, Rasins, Dates - Prunes, Figs Turkey, Chicken, Egg Yolks

Answer 4

Spinach is a great source of iron, many breakfast cereals are fortified with lots of goodies for your bod, including iron. Liver, Guinness, and seeds/grains/nuts can also contain a good amount - ie a handful of sesame seeds in a smoothie goes along way. To help the bod absorb the iron, drink orange juice before or whilst eating. Vit C helps body soak it all up!

Answer 5

Red meats especially liver or black pudding, most green veg especially broccoli and also red wine, guiness, the herb thyme is also high in iron when its ground up (tastes great too add to creamy or tomato based sauces for pasta etc yum)

A lot of other spices: curry powder, cinnamin. Oats and bran and nuts.

Answer 6

While there are many, the first one to come to mind is liver.It will help build up you blood,making it stronger as you grow stronger too.Very good for U , some can't handle the flavor but it can be battered and fried or smothered with Ur choice of onions,mushrooms,ect... with a nice brown gravy,have it with mashed potatoes or rice. The point is to build Your blood up,the rest are just ways to get it down.






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Answer 7

Red meat and green leafy vegetables. You can also boost your iron intake with Spatone supplement available in chemists. Iron is absorbed more easily if taken with orange juice. Avoid tea and coffe which deplete your iron stores.

Answer 8

I know that you have asked about foods but if you want a real iron boost have fresh wheat grass juice shots available in juice bars. They are pricey but well worth it.

Answer 9

Red Meats and dark leafy veg such as cabbage and broccolli.
Particulalrly liver etc... also Guiness but this may be more of an old wives' tale!

Answer 10

Cabbage, Broccoli and sprouts have the highest iron count!

Answer 11

I think Liver is ment to be high in Iron.