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Iron from Chia seeds

Chia seeds (dried) has 7.7 mg iron per 100 g. A typical portion is 1 handful (28 g).

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For 8 mg iron

8 mg iron = 3.7 × 1 handful (Chia seeds)

104 g of food · 505 kcal

104 g of food · 505 kcal

For 11 mg iron

11 mg iron = 5.1 × 1 handful (Chia seeds)

143 g of food · 694 kcal

143 g of food · 694 kcal

Amounts use USDA FoodData Central for Chia seeds, retrieved September 22, 2026. Cooking form is the form you eat.

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Reference

9.1 mg iron per day. Source: WHO Guideline on iron, bioavailability 15% (approx. adult men). As of January 1, 2004.

Food for 11 mg iron

Chia seeds

7.7 mg iron per 100 g

5.1 × 1 handful

143 g of food · 694 kcal