Which vegetables are rich in iron?

Answer 1

Spinach is very high in iron. It can be eaten raw in salads or steamed.

Answer 2

kale

Kale is considered to be one of the most highly nutritious vegetables, with powerful antioxidant properties. Dr. Joel Fuhrman uses kale to calibrate his index of foods by nutrient density versus calories, assigning kale a value of 1000. Compared to kale, spinach and broccoli, widely considered extremely nutritious foods, are valued at 886 and 395, respectively by Fuhrman. Kale is a very good source of iron, calcium, vitamin C, Folic Acid, vitamin K and Carotenoids (which provide vitamin A). In Japan, kale juice (known as aojiru) is a popular dietary supplement

Answer 3

Dried fruits, wholegrains (including wholemeal bread), nuts, green leafy vegetables, seeds and pulses (chickpeas, baked beans, lentils etc.)are rich sources of iron.
These foods are generally consumed in reasonable quantities so can provide a good proportion of daily iron requirements. Also of relevance are parsley, watercress, edible seaweeds and black molasses, although none of these are usually consumed in large quantities.
Iron is absorbed less well from plant based foods than from meat, as it is in the non-haem form, but it's absorption is improved by the presence of Vitamin C, malic acid and citric acid. Good Vitamin C sources are green leafy vegetables (including cauliflower), citrus fruits, mangoes, tomatoes and potatoes. Citrus fruit is also a source of citric acid, whilst malic acid is found in apples, plums and pumpkins (amongst other foods). Phytates (such as in nuts, grains and seeds) can reduce iron absorption, as can tannins (from tea). Generally, because of the high dietary intake of iron rich foods in a balanced vegan diet, these two negative factors are not usually a problem but iron deficiency can occur as a result of heavy menstruation.

Answer 4

Sea vegetables like Kelp...seaweed. Lots of trace minerals including iron. Calcium blocks iron absorbtion. Don't have your iron rich foods with dairy or calcium supplements if you can help it.

Answer 5

Spinach

Answer 6

Dark green, leafy vegetables. The darker the green, the more iron it has in it.

Answer 7

spinach comes to mind first. probably turnip and mustard greens too. lots of veggies contain iron but the green leafy ones have the most

Answer 8

Spinach is the best, cheap and any other dark green vegetables.

Answer 9

Popeye knows!

Isn't it interesting that Wimpy eats burgers and Popeye kicks butt eating spinach? Everyone used to tell their kids, “Eat your vegetables and fruit if you want to grow up to be big and strong.”

Now they say, "Drink your milk if you...."

It's in literature too, like this quote: "So you better drink your milk, Jen," Dad said to me, "if you want to grow up to be big and strong like Mike Ditka." [Excerpt from Fifth Quarter]

Over 50 years straight of propaganda from the meat and dairy industry has changed that very common household phrase. In Canada, our national food guide was produced by the meat and dairy industry, which was given to every student and parent, plus pushed through just about every other media outlet one can imagine.

Answer 10

Bran, not a Veggie but high in Iron.