Witloof chicory contains .23 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 head equals 53 grams.
- .5 cup equals 45 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 grabut 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:
Chicory, witloof, raw
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables in the main are not an exceptional iron source. Those vegetables that have a high content of iron also tend to be high in iron inhibitors and so you may not absorb a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
Nonetheless, even a vegetable with minimal iron can play a key role in iron absorption. Vegetables can be packed with vitamin C and vitamin C can help you assimilate the iron better in your vegetarian foods; witloof chicory is a poor source of vitamin C.
Nevertheless, for example you may wish to incorporate vine ripened tomatoes and green peppers with a whole grain entree or with a bean-based dish to improve your metabolism of the iron in your meal as a whole. A raw orange treat with a meal would also boost your iron metabolism because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is one more an outstanding move.