Iron
Iron is an essential mineral found in many foods that our bodies need to function properly. It is often found in sources like red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, beans, and fortified cereals. This mineral plays a crucial role in helping our bodies make healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body.
Iron can be naturally found in foods or added through fortification, where it is included in foods to boost their nutritional value. For example, iron-fortified cereals have added iron to provide an extra health benefit. In natural sources, iron is present in various forms that our bodies can easily absorb and use to support overall health.
Food labels often list iron as an ingredient to inform consumers about the nutritional content of the product. Iron is vital for maintaining good health, and its presence in foods can help prevent conditions like iron-deficiency anaemia. Common foods that contain iron include spinach, broccoli, red meat, and fortified breakfast cereals, making it easier for people to meet their daily iron requirement by including these items in their diet.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Iron
Hovis Seed Sensations Seven Seeds Medium Sliced Seeded BreadWarburtons Thick Sliced Seeded Bread
Sainsbury's Wholemeal Sourdough Half Bloomer Bread, Taste the Difference
Taste & Glory Roast Tenderstrips
Young's Admiral's Pie
Sainsbury's All Butter Croissants
Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal
Kellogg's All-Bran Fibre Crunch
Pizza Express American Pepperoni Pizza
Sainsbury's Apple & Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns, Taste the Difference
Graze Apple & Cinnamon Morning Oat Minis
Go Ahead Apple Bakes
Sainsbury's Artisan Sourdough Roll, Taste the Difference
Asda Baker's Selection Hot Cross Buns
Sainsbury's Bakewell Slices
Sainsbury's Balance Cereal
Sainsbury's Balance With Red Fruit Cereal
Sainsbury's Battered Cod Fillets
Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beans And Mash
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Butternut Mac
Tesco BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Sandwich
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Mushroom Pizza
M&S Beef & Onion with Peppercorn Mayo Roll
Asda Beef Burgers
