Horseradish contains .02 milligrams of iron per 5 grams. Grams is a measure of weight. To put 5 grams in perspective, consider alternative measures for this food:
- 1 tbsp equals 15 grams.
- 1 tsp equals 5 grams.
In the category of herbs and spices, the items in the Top 10 list are in their dried or seed form. The fresh version of an herb has a higher water content and may have a different iron measurement as a result.The food tested for the particular graph below can be described more specifically as:
Horseradish, prepared
Read more about iron in herbs and spices or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Iron In Horseradish, Prepared & Other Seasonings
Many seasonings contain a lot of iron, yet it is important to consider the portion amount. Many of us use small portions of these seasonings. Another issue to keep in mind is that many foods like these have iron inhibitors. You will not get as much iron out of them as you might hope. By and large, we use spices, herbs, and seasonings to bring great flavor to food, not as much for the iron content.