Beef suet contains .17 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 oz equals 28 grams.
- 4 oz equals 113 grams.
In the category of beef, we included whole food products in the Top 10 list. 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:
Beef, variety meats and by-products, suet, raw
Read more about iron in meat or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Meat as a class is an outstanding iron source, especially red meat. Red meat gets its red color from the iron content. People who enjoy red meat do not typically have an iron deficiency. If you do consume red meat and have an iron deficiency, speak to your health care provider about your situation because you may have complicating conditions, from your digestive health to unusual amounts of blood loss.
Meats in general have the extra advantage of helping your digestive tract to take in more iron from plant-based foods. Vegetarian-based iron is normally bound by iron inhibitors, making it more difficult to assimilate. A small portion of meat can allow your body to absorb that iron and move it into your red blood cells where you need it. Read more about meat’s role in iron digestion here.