Abiyuch contains 1.6 milligrams of iron per 100 grams. Grams is a measure of weight. To put 100 grams in perspective, consider alternative measures for this food:
- .5 cup equals 114 grams.
In the category of fruit, we excluded dried fruit from the Top 10 list and include only fresh fruit. You can assume that if the fresh version made the top 10 list, so too would the dried version.The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Abiyuch, raw
Read more about iron in fruit or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Fruit as a food group is not a good iron source but it does play a definite role in your iron metabolism. Fruit is often packed with vitamin C and vitamin C will assist you in metabolizing the iron in non-meat food items; abiyuch is a great source of vitamin C.
As an example, you can combine tomatoes and green peppers with a grain-based main dish or with beans to improve your absorption of the iron in your entire meal. A raw strawberry dessert with a meal would also improve your iron metabolism because of the fruit’s content of vitamin C. A glass of fruit juice is also a great move. Learn more about how these vitamin C fruits reduce the impact of iron blockers in your meal even though they have very little iron in their own right.