Sweet pickles contain .25 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 160 grams.
- 1 cup equals 152 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 grabut 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:
Pickles, cucumber, sweet (includes bread and butter pickles)
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables generally are not a very good iron source. Those vegetables that are loaded with iron also tend to be packed with substances that inhibit iron — you may not absorb a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with very little iron may play a substantial role in your iron metabolism. Vegetables tend to be a good source of vitamin C, which will assist you in absorbing the iron in your plant-based foods; sweet pickles are a low source of vitamin C.
Even so, for example you may wish to include vine ripened tomatoes and bell peppers with a grain-based main dish or with a bean recipe to help you absorb more of the iron in your entire meal. A fresh cranberry salad along with your meal would also help because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is yet another a good move.