6 Foods Packed with Iron

Published September 05, 2014 • By Suja Juice
6 Foods Packed with Iron
six Foods that are Packed with IronYou know you need your daily dose of iron, especially if you're a woman, but why? And how can you get it without taking a supplement? Iron plays a key role in transporting oxygen to tissues. You can find it in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods(known as heme or non-heme iron), but it's great to involve both types of iron food sources as part of a healthy diet! Iron can help with the formation of hemoglobin, strengthen your immune system, aid in a healthy metabolism, regulate your body temperature and so much more. A deficiency in this important mineral can lead to fatigue, weakness and other yucky health related issues so make sure you eat enough of these 6 foods packed with iron! (1)
  • Clams (2) Iron in 3oz: 24mg (132% DV) Also recommended: oysters and mussels!
  • Beef (2) Iron in 4oz: 26mg (146% DV)
  • Pumpkin Seeds (2) Iron in 1 cup: 34mg (188% DV) Also recommended: sesame, sunflower and flax!
  • Almonds (2) Iron in 1 cup: 7.8mg (43% DV) Also recommended: almonds, pine nuts and cashews!
  • Spinach (2) Iron in 1 cup(cooked: 6mg (36% DV)
  • Dark Chocolate (2) Iron in 100g: 17mg (97% DV)
Suja Juice
SOURCES
  1. "Health Benefits of Iron | Organic Facts." Organic Facts. Organic Information Services Pvt Ltd, 8 July 2015. Web. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/minerals/health-benefits-of-iron.html.
  2. "Top 10 Foods Highest in Iron." HealthAliciousNess. Healthaliciousness.com, 2014. Web. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-iron.php.

Recent blog posts

Read more recipes, lifestyle tips, and nutrition advice and more from our Suja experts.
Explore Types of Protein Sources & Benefits
Nutrition

Explore Types of Protein Sources & Benefits

Read
Wellness Shots 101 Guide
Nutrition

Wellness Shots 101 Guide

Read
What Do Natural Flavors Mean?
Nutrition

What Do Natural Flavors Mean?

Read
The Ultimate Weekly Grocery List: Complete With Versatile Mainstays That Never Go Out Of Style
Nutrition

The Ultimate Weekly Grocery List: Complete With Versatile Mainstays That Never Go Out Of Style

Read
A Guide to Our Favorite Seasonal Citrus Fruits
Nutrition

A Guide to Our Favorite Seasonal Citrus Fruits

Read
6 Ways to Add Lemon to Your Diet
Nutrition

6 Ways to Add Lemon to Your Diet

Read
Live it Up Super Greens vs Suja Organic Greens Powder
Nutrition

Live it Up Super Greens vs Suja Organic Greens Powder

Read
Athletic Greens vs. Suja Organic Greens Powder
Nutrition

Athletic Greens vs. Suja Organic Greens Powder

Read
How To Do A Juice Cleanse
Nutrition

How To Do A Juice Cleanse

Read
The Dirty Dozen List™
Nutrition

The Dirty Dozen List™

Read
Spring Fruits and Vegetables Guide
Nutrition

Spring Fruits and Vegetables Guide

Read
5 Benefits of Celery
Nutrition

5 Benefits of Celery

Read
Explore Types of Protein Sources & Benefits
Nutrition

Explore Types of Protein Sources & Benefits

Read
Wellness Shots 101 Guide
Nutrition

Wellness Shots 101 Guide

Read
What Do Natural Flavors Mean?
Nutrition

What Do Natural Flavors Mean?

Read
The Ultimate Weekly Grocery List: Complete With Versatile Mainstays That Never Go Out Of Style
Nutrition

The Ultimate Weekly Grocery List: Complete With Versatile Mainstays That Never Go Out Of Style

Read
A Guide to Our Favorite Seasonal Citrus Fruits
Nutrition

A Guide to Our Favorite Seasonal Citrus Fruits

Read
6 Ways to Add Lemon to Your Diet
Nutrition

6 Ways to Add Lemon to Your Diet

Read
Live it Up Super Greens vs Suja Organic Greens Powder
Nutrition

Live it Up Super Greens vs Suja Organic Greens Powder

Read
Athletic Greens vs. Suja Organic Greens Powder
Nutrition

Athletic Greens vs. Suja Organic Greens Powder

Read
How To Do A Juice Cleanse
Nutrition

How To Do A Juice Cleanse

Read
The Dirty Dozen List™
Nutrition

The Dirty Dozen List™

Read
Spring Fruits and Vegetables Guide
Nutrition

Spring Fruits and Vegetables Guide

Read
5 Benefits of Celery
Nutrition

5 Benefits of Celery

Read