Apricot nectar contains .37 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 251 grams.
- 1 fl oz equals 31 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:
Apricot nectar, canned, with added ascorbic acid
Read more about iron in fruit or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Fruit for the most part is not a strong iron source but it can play a definite role in your absorption of iron. Fruit is often a good source of vitamin C which can assist you in utilizing the iron more completely in plant-based food items; apricot nectar is a modest source of vitamin C.
Nonetheless, for instance, you can to combine tomatoes and green peppers with a grain-based entrée or with a bean-based dish to help you absorb more of the iron in your entire meal. A fresh kiwi dessert along with your meal would also help because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is also a good move. Explore more about how these vitamin C fruits reduce the effect of iron blockers in your meal even though they contain little iron themselves.