Alfalfa seeds contain .95 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 33 grams.
- 1 tbsp equals 3 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 grambut 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:
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables in general are not a great source of iron. Those vegetables that do contain iron also tend to be loaded with substances that inhibit iron — you may not take in a great deal of the iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with modest amounts of iron can play a definite role in iron metabolism. Vegetables can often be packed with vitamin C, which can assist you in using the iron better in plant-based food items; alfalfa seeds are a poor source of vitamin C.
However, for instance you may wish to combine bell peppers and vine ripened tomatoes with a whole grain entr