Morel mushrooms contain 12 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 66 grams.
- 1 piece equals 12 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 grbut 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:
Mushrooms, morel, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables in the main are not an excellent source of iron. Those vegetables that have a high content of iron also are likely to be full of substances that inhibit iron, making it difficult to absorb a considerable amount of iron from the vegetable itself.
Yet, even a vegetable with very little iron can play a major role in iron absorption. Vegetables can be loaded with vitamin C and vitamin C can actually help you absorb the iron more completely in plant-based food items; morel mushrooms are a meager source of vitamin C.
For instance, you may wish to incorporate vine ripened tomatoes and bell peppers with a grain-based salad or with a bean recipe to improve your metabolism of the iron in your entire meal. A fresh cranberry treat along with your meal would help as well because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is yet another an excellent plan.