Distilled vinegar contains .00 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 cup equals 238 grams.
- 1 tbsp equals 14 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 resultThe food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Vinegar, distilled
Read more about iron in herbs and spices or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Iron In Vinegar, Distilled & Other Seasonings
Many herbs, spices, and seasonings are high in iron, however it is important to take a look at the portion amount. Most people use tiny portions of these seasonings. Another factor to consider is that many foods such as these have iron inhibitors. You will not get as much iron out of them as you might hope. As a rule of thumb, we use herbs and spices to provide great flavor to food, not so much for the iron content.