Honeydew melon contains .17 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. Grams is a measure of weight. To put 100 grams in perspective, consider alternative measures for this food:
- 1 cup equals 177 grams.
- 1 cup equals 170 grams.
In the category of fruit, we excluded dried fruit from the Top 10 list and include only fresh fruit. You can assume that if the fresh version made the top 10 list, so too would the dried version.The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Melons, honeydew, raw
Read more about iron in fruit or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Fruit for the most part is not a strong source of iron but it can play a definite role in your body’s ability to absorb iron. Fruit can often be a great source of vitamin C, a vitamin that will assist you in utilizing the iron better in your vegetarian food items; honeydew melon is a fair source of vitamin C.
For instance, you may wish to include peppers and tomatoes with a whole grain salad or with a bean-based dish to improve your metabolism of the iron in your meal as a whole. A fresh kiwi dessert with your dinner would also help because of the fruit’s vitamin C content. A glass of fruit juice is also an excellent plan. Explore more about how these vitamin C items reduce the effect of iron inhibitors in your food despite the fact that they contain little or virtually no iron in their own right.