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Iron Content of Palm Hearts

Palm hearts contain 1.6 milligrams of iron per 100 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:

Palm hearts, raw

Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.

Vegetables overall are not an exceptional iron source. Those vegetables that are loaded with iron also tend to be high in iron blockers, making it difficult to take in a great deal of the iron from the vegetables.

Yet, even a vegetable with modest amounts of iron may play a valuable role in your iron metabolism. Vegetables often times are loaded with vitamin C, a vitamin that can help you absorb the iron in non-meat foods; palm hearts are a modest source of vitamin C.

Nevertheless, for instance you can incorporate vine ripened tomatoes and green peppers with a grain-based main dish or with a bean recipe to improve your metabolism of the iron in your entire meal. A raw orange salad with a meal would also boost your iron absorption because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is also an excellent plan.