Essential mineral for oxygen transport in blood (hemoglobin) and energy metabolism. India has one of the highest rates of iron deficiency anemia globally.
Source: ICMR 2020
Ranked by mg per 100g edible portion. Filter by food origin or dietary preference.
| # | Food | mg/100g | % DV | DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124 | 729% | USDA | |
| 2 | 90 | 528% | USDA | |
| 3 | 88 | 515% | USDA | |
| 4 | 83 | 486% | USDA | |
| 5 | 72 | 426% | USDA | |
| 6 | 68 | 398% | USDA | |
| 7 | 67 | 395% | USDA | |
| 8 | 66 | 391% | USDA | |
| 9 | 66 | 391% | USDA | |
| 10 | 64 | 377% | USDA | |
| 11 | 64 | 376% | USDA | |
| 12 | 55 | 324% | USDA | |
| 13 | 54 | 317% | USDA | |
| 14 | 53 | 312% | IFCT | |
| 15 | 53 | 312% | USDA | |
| 16 | बकरी की तिल्ली | 51 | 302% | IFCT |
| 17 | 50 | 292% | USDA | |
| 18 | 49 | 291% | USDA | |
| 19 | 49 | 287% | USDA | |
| 20 | 48 | 284% | USDA | |
| 21 | 48 | 280% | USDA | |
| 22 | 48 | 279% | USDA | |
| 23 | 48 | 279% | USDA | |
| 24 | 48 | 279% | USDA | |
| 25 | 48 | 279% | USDA | |
| 26 | Haldi | 46 | 271% | IFCT |
| 27 | 45 | 265% | USDA | |
| 28 | 45 | 265% | USDA | |
| 29 | 45 | 264% | USDA | |
| 30 | 45 | 262% | USDA |
