Wild boar contains 1.1 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 piece equals 340 grams.
- 3 oz equals 85 grams.
In the category of meat, we included whole food products in the Top 10 list. Processed 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:
Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted
Read more about iron in meat or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Meat is a great iron rich food, in particular red meat. Red meat gets its red color from the iron content. People who eat red meat do not usually suffer from an iron deficiency. If you do consume red meat and have an iron deficiency, speak with your doctor about your situation because you may have aggravating issues, from your digestive health to unusual levels of blood loss.
All meats have a second benefit of helping your digestive system to take in iron from fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans. Vegetarian-based iron is generally bound by iron blockers, making that iron more difficult to absorb. A modest portion of meat can help your body to absorb that iron and carry it into your blood where your body can use it. Read more about meat’s role in iron digestion in the journal Pediatrics.