dietary iron
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Introduction
Epidemology:
- meat is the best known dietary source of iron
- vegetarians & vegans may obtain iron from
- blackstrap molasses (3.6 mg/tablespoons)
- lentils (6.6 mg/cup)
- tofu (13.2 mg/cup)
- tempeh (4.5 mg/cup)
- spinach (6.4 mg/cup cooked)
- kidney beans (5.2 mg/cup)
- soybeans (4.5 mg/cup)
- lima beans (4.5 mg/cup)
- Swiss chard (4 mg/cup cooked)
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References
- ↑ Besa AS Fast Five Quiz: Iron-Deficiency Anemia Practice Essentials. Medscape. Oct 17, 2022 https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/982141