Collards contain .18 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 36 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:
Collards, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables on the whole are not an exceptional iron source. Those vegetables that are loaded with iron also tend to be packed with substances that inhibit iron and so you may not take in a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
Nonetheless, even a vegetable with little iron may play a definite part in your absorption of iron. Vegetables can often be loaded with vitamin C, which can help you utilize the iron in your vegetarian foods; collards are a strong source of vitamin C.
For instance, you may wish to incorporate peppers and tomatoes with a whole grain main dish or with beans to increase your digestion of the iron in your entire meal. A raw orange dessert along with your meal would also improve your iron metabolism because of the vitamin C in the fruit itself. A glass of fruit juice is also a great plan.