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2007-07-22 06:16:59 · 19 answers · asked by ad_lebrane 1 in Food & Drink Other - Food & Drink

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2007-07-22 06:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Aimers 4 · 0 0

WHAT FOODS CONTAIN THE MOST IRON?

High protein foods like:
Red meats
Liver
Liverwurst
Tuna fish
Shellfish
Egg yolks
Beans like lima, pinto, kidney
Peas such as green split, or lentils

Cereals like:
Total
Special K
Product 19
Oatmeal
Cream of Wheat
All other "iron fortified"

Other foods like:
Collard greens
Spinach
Kale
Turnip greens
Dried fruits
Prune juice
Molasses

2007-07-22 06:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Georgia Peach 6 · 0 0

WHAT FOODS CONTAIN THE MOST IRON?

High protein foods like:

# Red meats
# Liver
# Liverwurst
# Tuna fish
# Shellfish
# Egg yolks
# Beans like lima, pinto, kidney
# Peas such as green split, or lentils

Cereals like:

# Total
# Special K
# Product 19
# Oatmeal
# Cream of Wheat
# All other "iron fortified"

Other foods like:

# Collard greens
# Spinach
# Kale
# Turnip greens
# Dried fruits
# Prune juice
# Molasses

WHAT FOODS HELP US ABSORB MORE IRON FROM FOODS?

When you eat foods that contain more vitamin C - like those below, you will increase the body's absorption of iron from foods.

# Oranges or orange juice
# Grapefruit or grapefruit juice
# Tomatoes or tomato juice
# V8 juice
# V8 Splash juice
# Strawberries
# Cantaloupe
# Kiwi fruit
# Green peppers
# Broccoli
# Brussels sprouts
# Cauliflower

WHAT FACTORS REDUCE IRON ABSORPTION?

Some compounds are found naturally in foods that will limit iron absorption. The following foods, when eaten in large quantity, may prevent iron from being absorbed from the foods you eat.

When you eat foods that contain more vitamin C - like those below, you will increase the body's absorption of iron from foods.

# Whole grain cereals and breads - the phytates and fibers may block absorption
# Milk and dairy products - the calcium and phosphorus may block absorption
# Teas and coffee - Tannic acid found in tea / coffee may prevent iron absorption

2007-07-22 08:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by glorious angel 7 · 0 0

I don't know about the "most" but I do know that spinach contains lots of iron.

2007-07-22 06:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

* All types of liver
* Beef
* Venison
* Oysters
* Sardines
*Spinich
*Watermelon
* Cod
* Brewer's yeast
* Blackstrap molasses
* Iron-fortified breakfast cereals
* Wheat germ
* Soybeans
* Lentils
* Turnip greens
* Baked-potato skin
* Bulgur

2007-07-22 06:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by LeeAnn D 1 · 0 0

Liver probably has the most Iron.

2007-07-22 06:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 0 0

All the Green leafy vegetables,especially Spinach..

2007-07-22 06:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by Vivek 2 · 0 0

Red meat (beef)

Spinach

Kidney beans

Baked Beans

Raisin bran cereal

Many cereals

2007-07-22 06:21:16 · answer #8 · answered by queenofsiberia 3 · 0 0

Here's a online list.

2007-07-22 06:36:10 · answer #9 · answered by foodtvfan 3 · 0 0

Hammers and Nails

2007-07-22 06:19:43 · answer #10 · answered by Brad I 3 · 0 0

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