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Special Considerations. 1  Heme and nonhemd iron are two forms of iron in foods. 2  Heme iron is found in meats, poultry, and fish. 3  NonHeme iron is found in both plant and animal foods. 4  Heme iron is more easily absorbed by the body than nonheme iron. 5  However, heme iron can also promote the absorption of non-heme iron.
While iron is better absorbed from heme (meat) sources, non-heme (plant) iron is better regulated causing less damage to the body. High iron foods include clams, liver, sunflower seeds, nuts, beef, lamb, beans, whole grains, dark leafy greens (spinach), dark chocolate, and tofu. The current daily value (DV) for iron is 18 milligrams (mg). Below is a list of high iron foods. For more high iron foods see the lists of high iron foods by nutrient density, iron rich foods (heme and non-heme), and the list of fruits and vegetables high in iron.