This food contains 2.5 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 192 grams.
In the category of grain, we included whole grains and flours in the Top 10 list. 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:
Triticale
Read more about iron in grains or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Triticale As An Iron Rich Food
Triticale is a hybrid of wheat and rye. It is not a common grain but its use is on the rise in some regions where it is grown more easily than wheat. As with all grains, triticale contains iron inhibitors that limit your digestion of the high levels of iron in the triticale. On this website we recommend that you prepare your grain-based foods such as wheat, spelt, barley, rye, sorghum, and kamut with the intent to reduce the iron inhibitors.
If you are to consume triticale as a hot breakfast cereal, for instance, it is best to soak it in warm water overnight (and keep it in a warm spot during that time) to reduce the iron inhibitors. If you use triticale in baking, we recommend that you grind your flour fresh. You will actually cut down your food expense this way and add just a bit of time to your baking. Sourdough recipes are ideal as well — we have sourdough processes here on this site that make sourdough baking easy.
Consider these and more iron rich food tips as you prepare your foods. Explore this site for more information on the iron content of your food.