8 Food Items for Iron Deficiency for Vegetaraians

Sep 25, 2023, 11:20 IST

Tanisha Rajput

Almonds

Almonds are also a good source of iron-rich food. One whole cup of serving contains almost 5.3 mg of Iron.

Flaxseeds

Seeds such as flaxseeds are rich in iron. A serving of 100 grams of flaxseeds contains 5.6 mg of iron. It is also rich in calories, good fats, vitamin A, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium and various phytosterols.

Broccoli

Vegetables are often high in Iron. One such vegetable is Broccoli, which is incredibly nutritious and a rich source of iron. It is also rich in vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron better.

Beans

White beans and kidney beans are the richest sources of iron. One cup of serving contains almost 5.8 mg of iron.

Sweet Potatoes

This food item offers a good amount of iron even when peeled. It hasĀ  2.5 mg of iron per half cup and is also rich in vitamin C.

Black olives

Fruits are not commonly the food group with high iron content. However, black olives are a rich source of iron and offer 8.5 mg of the nutrient per cup.

Otas

Grains like wheat, millet and oats are also high in iron. A 100 gm oats contain 4.7 mg of iron. It's also rich in fibre, protein, vitamins and antioxidants.

Dark Chocolate

This sweet treat contains about 12 mg per 100 grams. The raw cacao in dark chocolate contains antioxidants and has a high concentration of iron.

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