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Iron from Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds (dried) has 5.7 mg iron per 100 g. A typical portion is 1 handful (14 g).

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For 8 mg iron

8 mg iron = 10 × 1 handful (Flaxseeds)

140 g of food · 749 kcal

140 g of food · 749 kcal

For 11 mg iron

11 mg iron = 14 × 1 handful (Flaxseeds)

193 g of food · 1,031 kcal

193 g of food · 1,031 kcal

Amounts use USDA FoodData Central for Flaxseeds, 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

Flaxseeds

5.7 mg iron per 100 g

14 × 1 handful

193 g of food · 1,031 kcal