Tomato powder contains 4.5 milligrams of iron per 100 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:
Tomato powder
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables typically are not a great iron source. Those vegetables that are loaded with iron also have the tendency to be full of iron blockers and so you may not absorb a large amount of iron from the vegetables.
On the other hand, even a vegetable with modest amounts of iron may play a significant part in iron absorption. Vegetables can often be a good source of vitamin C and vitamin C will help you metabolize the iron in vegetarian foods; tomato powder is high in vitamin C.
As an example, you can combine vine ripened tomatoes and green peppers with a grain-based salad or with legumes to help you absorb more of the iron in your whole meal. A fresh strawberry treat along with your meal would also help because of the fruit’s vitamin content. A glass of fruit juice is a further a great strategy.