25 Foods That Are High In Iron And Why You Need Them

Shellfish

Shellfish is tasty and nutritious food that is extremely rich in iron. A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of shellfish may contain up to 28 mg of iron, which is 155% of the RDI. Iron helps in red blood cell production and protects the body against deadly infections. The iron in shellfish is heme iron which can be easily absorbed by the body. One serving of shellfish can also give 26 grams of protein, 37% of the RDI for vitamin C.

Research has revealed that shellfish is rich in all nutrients and has been shown to upsurge the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood which is extremely good for your heart. Only concern regarding consumption of shellfish is its high content of mercury and toxins.