Yeast extract spread contains 3.7 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 tsp equals 6 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:
Yeast extract spread
Read more about iron in vegetables or visit our iron-rich foods list.
Vegetables typically are not a good source of iron. Those vegetables that do contain iron also are likely to be high in iron inhibitors, making it difficult to absorb much of the iron from the vegetables.
Yet, even a vegetable with little iron can play an important role in your absorption of iron. Vegetables often are rich in vitamin C and vitamin C can actually help you digest the iron better in vegetarian foods; yeast extract spread is a modest source of vitamin C.
Even so, for example you may wish to incorporate bell peppers and vine ripened tomatoes with a whole grain main dish or with legumes to improve your absorption of the iron in your entire meal. A fresh cranberry salad with your dinner would help as well because of the vitamins in the fruit itself. A glass of fruit juice is another a great strategy.