Broadbeans contain 1.5 milligrams of iron per 100 grams.
In the category of vegetables, we included whole vegetable products in the Top 10 list. We excluded dried/dehydrated products from the Top 10. You will find some dehydrated vegetables high in iron per 100 grams,but they tend to be far more volume than anyone would consume. Furthermore, foods may be fortified with iron but are not included in this Top 10 list. The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables in general are not an excellent source of iron. Those vegetables that do have a lot of iron also tend to be full of iron blockers and so you may not take in a considerable amount of iron from the vegetable itself.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with very little iron can play a major role in iron absorption. Vegetables can often be rich in vitamin C, which will assist you in metabolizing the iron in non-meat foods; broadbeans are a solid source of vitamin C.
As an example, you can include peppers and tomatoes with a grain-based salad or with legumes to improve your absorption of the iron in your entire meal. A raw papaya salad along with your meal would also improve your iron metabolism because of the vitamin C in the fruit. A glass of fruit juice is yet another a good plan.