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Best iron rich foods

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-15

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Best iron rich foods

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Meat, chicken, heart, roasted, grill, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

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Average protein

9,8 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

23,1 g

per 100g

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Average fat

7,5 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list displays 100 foods high in iron, primarily sourced from data on foods like meats, grains, herbs, and seafood. It is designed to help you identify the best options for increasing your iron intake based on practical nutritional comparisons.

For instance, meat products such as roasted chicken heart and various seafood like mussels and oysters rank very high due to their dense iron content. Additionally, certain herbs and dried spices contribute notable amounts of iron, making them useful additions to your diet.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Meat, chicken, heart, roasted, grill, without oil, unsalted, Brazil ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Iron: Bread, wheat, toasted, with margarine (907 mg per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Vitamin complex.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 17 kcal to 740.56 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Vitamin complex packs more calories (569 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Page summary

This list displays 100 foods high in iron, primarily sourced from data on foods like meats, grains, herbs, and seafood. It is designed to help you identify the best options for increasing your iron intake based on practical nutritional food comparisons.

For instance, meat products such as roasted chicken heart and various seafood like mussels and oysters rank very high due to their dense iron content. Additionally, certain herbs and dried spices contribute notable amounts of iron, making them useful additions to your diet.

How to read this page

This list is organized to highlight foods with the highest iron content per 100 grams, sorted primarily by iron levels and then by Protein content to assist in practical dietary choices. All values reflect standard serving sizes, so adjust accordingly for your portion sizes.

Foods like meat, chicken hearts, and seafood (mussels, oysters) stand out as top sources. Nutrients such as iron are key for blood general general health and energy, so consider these foods if you're targeting iron deficiency or supporting overall general general health.

Practical tip

Compare the amount of Protein, Calories, and Carbs per 100 g before choosing foods for your specific general general health goal. For instance, if your focus is on boosting iron while managing calorie intake, seafood like mussels or oysters can be excellent options. For a more plant-based approach, dried herbs like thyme and marjoram also offer substantial iron.

What are common mistakes when using this list?

Firstly, relying solely on iron content without considering bioavailability or other macro nutrients can be misleading. Not all high-iron foods are practical for daily consumption—some may be expensive or require preparation methods that alter nutrient content.

Secondly, assuming that foods with high iron automatically fit your dietary needs ignores factors like Calories, fats, or potential allergens. Always consider your overall diet plan and consult a general general health professional for personalized advice.

Lastly, ignoring portion sizes means you might overestimate your intake. Remember, all values are per 100 grams, so adjust for your actual serving sizes.

Next practical step for you

Start by identifying which foods from this list align with your general general health goals—whether increasing iron for energy, supporting anemia recovery, or maintaining general nutrition general general health. Use the data to compare nutrient density and choose foods that fit your dietary preferences and lifestyle. For example, incorporating more seafood like mussels or adding dried herbs like thyme can be simple, effective ways to boost your iron intake without significantly increasing Calories or fats.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Bread, wheat, toasted, with margarine

445,08,653,821,71,0 4/10
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Vitamin complex

569,020,118,845,9 5/10
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Sumac, dried (imported data)

261,00,039,211,632,9 6/10
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Mushrooms, braised (with soy oil, onion and garlic), with salt, Brazil [average of 3 types - Shimeji (oyster), Paris and Shiitake]

54,00,04,04,20,0 4/10
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Thyme

331,09,157,17,418,6 5/10
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Thyme, dried (imported date)

248,00,045,37,418,6 4/10
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White bread, fried

256,08,851,51,63,5 3/10
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Zaatar, homemade, with salt (imported cube) (dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, with salt)

345,00,029,625,218,6 4/10
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Mollusc, mussel, fresh, Brazil

105,017,30,43,80,0 6/10
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Marjoram, dried (imported date)

233,00,042,57,018,1 4/10
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Coriandro (cilantro), leaves, dehydrated, Brazil

136,00,010,710,437,3 7/10
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Cumin, seed, raw (imported date)

407,017,833,722,310,5 4/10
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Cumin

417,017,845,418,210,5 4/10
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Turmeric, powder (imported date)

207,00,044,43,222,7 4/10
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Mix of dried herbs (imported date)

209,00,033,78,228,9 5/10
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Sage, dried (imported date)

285,00,042,712,718,1 4/10
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Mollusc, mussel, prepared with coconut milk, without salt

144,014,06,96,80,0 4/10
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Meat, goat, offal, spleen, raw (imported data)

95,018,50,02,40,0 6/10
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Fish, marine, whitefish, baked/grilled, with tomato sauce (tomato, with oil, onion and garlic) and seafood (shrimp, squid and mussel), with oil, onion and garlic, with salt

145,017,80,77,90,3 5/10
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Dill

288,019,942,24,437,6 8/10
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Nori, dried algae (imported data)

17,00,02,70,736,4 10/10
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Blood, bovine, raw (imported data)

73,017,80,10,10,0 6/10
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oregano, dried

412,011,068,910,3 2/10
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Mollusc, mussel, fresh, Brazil

71,012,72,51,10,0 5/10
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Laurel, leaf, dried (imported date)

300,07,648,78,426,3 5/10
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bay, leaf

300,07,648,68,4 2/10
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Blood, pork, raw (imported data)

75,018,50,10,10,0 6/10
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Mollusc, mussel, boiled, drained, without oil, without salt, Brazil

78,015,90,01,6 6/10
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Basil

740,614,420,54,040,5 7/10
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Basil

175,014,420,54,040,5 9/10
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Porridge, dry mix, Brazil

360,00,688,50,40,9 1/10
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Basil, dried (imported date)

209,00,043,24,017,8 4/10
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Mollusc, mussel, cooked, without oil, with salt

77,015,80,01,60,0 6/10
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Parsley, dried (imported date)

121,00,014,57,044,7 8/10
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Mollusc, mussel, fresh, Brazil

101,016,42,52,80,0 5/10
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Meat, beef, spleen, boiled, without oil, without salt (imported date)

138,025,00,04,20,0 6/10
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Cinnamon, powder

44,03,93,254,3 10/10
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Meat beef, spleen, braised (with oil, onion and garlic), with salt

143,023,70,65,00,1 6/10
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Star anise, seed (imported date)

285,00,035,415,914,6 3/10
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Oregano, dried (imported date)

144,00,026,44,342,5 7/10
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Chili or hotpepper, powder

303,012,031,714,334,8 7/10
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Mollusc, mussel, cooked, with tomato sauce (tomato, with oil, onion and garlic), with salt

76,013,00,82,30,5 5/10
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Cereals, flour, corn, Brazil

377,05,986,20,90,0 2/10
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Curry

435,015,060,015,00,0 3/10
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Rosemary, dried (imported date)

223,00,021,515,242,6 7/10
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Tarragon, raw (imported date)

27,00,04,31,12,9 4/10
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Black pepper

74,011,03,3 4/10
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Black pepper

230,011,038,33,326,5 6/10
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Rosemary

342,05,046,415,224,1 5/10
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Black, pepper

73,010,93,326,5 8/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Bread, wheat, toasted, with margarine

Minerals

Calcium 4,3
Iron 907,0
Magnesium 95,8
Phosphorus 161,0
Potassium 0,1
Sodium 26,3
Zinc 0,1

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 125,0
Vitamin D 1,6
Vitamin E 0,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 0,0
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Vitamin complex

Minerals

Calcium
Iron 785,6
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium 123,5
Sodium
Zinc 1683,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A 44890,0
Vitamin C 3367,0
Vitamin D 561,2
Vitamin E 561,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Sumac, dried (imported data)

Minerals

Calcium 3,1
Iron 180,0
Magnesium 0,9
Phosphorus 1,0
Potassium 5,6
Sodium 0,2
Zinc 0,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,0
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Mushrooms, braised (with soy oil, onion and garlic), with salt, Brazil [average of 3 types - Shimeji (oyster), Paris and Shiitake]

Minerals

Calcium 5,9
Iron 147,0
Magnesium 286,0
Phosphorus 16,0
Potassium 6,1
Sodium 130,0
Zinc 1,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 11,0
Vitamin C 1,4
Vitamin D 0,9
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,1
Vitamin B3 8,2
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Thyme

Minerals

Calcium 1890,0
Iron 123,6
Magnesium 220,0
Phosphorus 201,0
Potassium 814,0
Sodium 55,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A 380,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Thyme, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1890,0
Iron 123,0
Magnesium
Phosphorus 200,0
Potassium 810,0
Sodium 55,0
Zinc 6,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 380,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,5
Vitamin B2 0,4
Vitamin B3 4,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,4
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

White bread, fried

Minerals

Calcium 54,9
Iron 89,2
Magnesium 24,6
Phosphorus 89,2
Potassium 107,8
Sodium 509,6
Zinc 0,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Zaatar, homemade, with salt (imported cube) (dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, with salt)

Minerals

Calcium 1,0
Iron 86,7
Magnesium 142,0
Phosphorus 372,0
Potassium 537,0
Sodium 422,0
Zinc 4,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,2
Vitamin C
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 3,7
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,2
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 4,2
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,2
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Mollusc, mussel, fresh, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 31,2
Iron 83,5
Magnesium 40,8
Phosphorus 236,0
Potassium 384,0
Sodium 343,0
Zinc 1,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 82,3
Vitamin C 9,6
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,9
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,2
Vitamin B2 0,2
Vitamin B3 1,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 14,4
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Food

Marjoram, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1990,0
Iron 82,7
Magnesium
Phosphorus 310,0
Potassium 1520,0
Sodium 77,0
Zinc 36,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 807,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,3
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 4,1
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Coriandro (cilantro), leaves, dehydrated, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 783,0
Iron 81,4
Magnesium 392,0
Phosphorus 388,0
Potassium 3222,0
Sodium 18,3
Zinc 4,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 635,0
Vitamin C 40,8
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 2,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,1
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Cumin, seed, raw (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 931,0
Iron 66,4
Magnesium 366,0
Phosphorus 499,0
Potassium 1790,0
Sodium 168,0
Zinc 4,8

Vitamins

Vitamin A 64,0
Vitamin C 7,7
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 3,3
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,6
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 4,6
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,4
Vitamin B12 0,0

Analysis

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Protein

Moderate

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Carbs

High

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Fat

High

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Calories

High

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Best iron rich foods list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Meat, chicken, heart, roasted, grill, without oil, unsalted, Brazil is a standout for the general health angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Bread, wheat, toasted, with margarine, Vitamin complex, Sumac, dried (imported data) and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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