Celtuce contains .55 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 leaf equals 8 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 grams,but 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:
Celtuce, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables for the most part are not a strong source of iron. Those vegetables that are packed with iron also tend to be high in substances that inhibit iron — you may not take in much of the iron from the vegetables.
However, even a vegetable with minimal iron can play a major part in your body’s ability to metabolize iron. Vegetables can often be rich in vitamin C, which will assist you in absorbing the iron in non-meat food items; celtuce is a solid source of vitamin C.
For example, you may wish to incorporate vine ripened tomatoes and green peppers with a whole grain salad or with legumes to help you absorb more of the iron in your meal as a whole. A raw pineapple treat with your dinner would help as well because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is yet another a great move.