Chives contain 1.6 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 tbsp equals 3 grams.
- 1 tsp equals 1 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 gramsbut 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:
Chives, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables for the most part are not a strong iron source. Those vegetables that do have a lot of iron also are likely to be packed with iron inhibitors — you may not absorb a considerable amount of iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with modest amounts of iron may play a significant role in your body’s ability to metabolize iron. Vegetables are often full of vitamin C and vitamin C will actually help you absorb the iron in your vegetarian food items; chives are a stellar source of vitamin C.
For example, you can include peppers and tomatoes with a grain-based entr