Nutmeg (ground) contains .15 milligrams of iron per 5 grams. Grams is a measure of weight. To put 5 grams in perspective, consider alternative measures for this food:
- 1 tbsp equals 7 grams.
- 1 tsp equals 2 grams.
In the category of herbs and spices, the items in the Top 10 list are in their dried or seed form. The fresh version of an herb has a higher water content and may have a different iron measurement as a result.The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Spices, nutmeg, ground
Read more about iron in herbs and spices or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Iron In Nutmeg & Other Seasonings
Many herbs and spices are high in iron, yet it is important to check out the size of the portion you actually eat. Many of us use tiny amounts of these seasonings. Another factor to consider is that many foods of this sort have iron inhibitors. You will not benefit from the entire iron content of the food itself. By and large, we use seasonings to provide great flavor to food, not as much for the iron content.