Healthy Foods That Are High in Iron

Shellfish

Shellfish is also rich in many other nutrients and may increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels in your blood.

Spinach

Spinach provides 15% of the DV for iron per serving, along with several vitamins and minerals. It also contains important antioxidants.

Liver and other organ meats

Organ meats are also rich in many other nutrients, such as selenium, vitamin A, and choline.

Legumes

Legumes are high in folate, magnesium, potassium, and fiber and may even aid weight loss.

Red meat

One serving of ground beef contains 15% of the DV for iron and is one of the most easily accessible sources of heme iron.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide 14% of the DV for iron per 1-ounce serving. They’re also a good source of several other nutrients, particularly magnesium.

Quinoa

Quinoa provides 16% of the DV for iron per serving. It also contains no gluten and is high in protein, folate, minerals, and antioxidants.