Dock contains 2.4 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 133 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:
Dock, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables for the most part are not an exceptional iron source. Those vegetables that are packed with iron also have the tendency to be loaded with iron inhibitors, making it difficult to take in a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with modest amounts of iron can play a significant role in iron metabolism. Vegetables often times are loaded with vitamin C, which can help you digest the iron more completely in your plant-based food items; dock is an excellent source of vitamin C.
For example, you can combine bell peppers and vine ripened tomatoes with a whole grain entree or with a bean recipe to help you absorb more of the iron in your meal as a whole. A fresh cantaloupe salad with your dinner would help as well because of the fruit’s content of vitamin C. A glass of fruit juice is a further an effective strategy.