Approximate iron content in mg per 100mg portions
Absorption: H = High M = Medium L = Low
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Boiled Cockles (Molluscs)
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33
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H
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Black Pudding
|
20
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H
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Dried Brewers Yeast
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20
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M
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Molasses
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16
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L
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Winkles (Mollusc)
|
15
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H
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Wheat Bran
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12.9
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L
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Cooked Liver
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12.5
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H
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Cooked Kidney
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11.5
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H
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Pumpkin & Squash
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11
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L
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Cocoa Powder
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10.5
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L
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Soya Flower
|
8
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M
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Parsley
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8
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L
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Yeast Extract i.e. Marmite
|
7
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M
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Shellfish Oysters Mussels etc.
|
7
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H
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Dried Fruits
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5.5
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L
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Sardines
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4.5
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H
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Almonds & Coconut
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4
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L
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Spinach & Leafy Vegetables
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1.5 to 4
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L
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Cereals
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4
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L
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Game - Rabbit, Duck & Pheasant
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3.5
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H
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Whole Wheat Bread
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2.5
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L
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Beef
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1.9
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H
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White Bread
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1.7
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L
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