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
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
#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.
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.
Liver, beans, beetroot, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, blackstrap molasses, red meat, lentils. poultry, fish, leaf vegetables, watercress, tofu, breakfast cereals
any meat grilled on a pan. Cheerios, i think eggs and rice too
Spinach
yes, iron is in pet food . Iron is in everything edible.
Iron
Iron is found it lots of food like leafs.
Yes, many green leafy vegetables have some iron. Also, liver, beef and some fish have iron. No food has a lot of iron, though. Iron in food generally means iron-rich organic compounds rather than pure iron.
yes but only traces
The body does not produce iron, it only absorbes it from food.
it depends on the food
Spinach is high in iron.
No, iron in your food is good for you. But if you ate iron that sticks to a magnet that could make you very sick.
iron
Iron in food is just that the element 'Iron' (Fe). We need some Iron in our food because atoms of Iron are required in some places in our bodies. For instance the read colouring of our blood (the bit that carries Oxygen in the blood for us when we breath) is called 'Haemoglobin' and contains Iron. [The 'Heam' in Haemoglobin actually stands for Iron as it does in the name of an ore of Iron called Haematite.] Iron in our food comes form some vegetables (eg spinich) and from red meet.
Yes because it has healthyparticles inside it And we are taking about the iron in food