Spaghetti squash contains .34 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 155 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:
Squash, winter, spaghetti, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables generally are not a strong iron source. Those vegetables that do contain iron also are likely to be loaded with substances that inhibit iron, making it difficult to absorb a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with minimal iron can play a significant role in your absorption of iron. Vegetables often times are a good source of vitamin C, a vitamin that will help you assimilate the iron better in plant-based food items; spaghetti squash is a modest source of vitamin C.
Despite that, for instance you may wish to include peppers and tomatoes with a grain-based salad or with beans to improve your absorption of the iron in your whole meal. A raw cranberry treat with a meal would also help because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is also a good plan.