What Foods are Low in Iron?

People may need to avoid iron-rich food for health conditions, such as gout. Plenty of healthy foods won't contribute to an iron overload.

Dairy

• Milk, cheese and yogurt are low in iron (less than .20mg/100 g of food) and provide a good source of protein.

Fruit Juice and Sodas

• Most fruit juices and sodas have a low iron count. Grapefruit, cranberry and orange are all very low.

Fresh Fruits

• Some fresh fruits, especially blueberries, honeydew melon, apples, are relatively low in iron (less than .20mg/100 g of food).

Vegetables

• Turnips (.18 mg) and radishes (.15 mg) have very low iron content. Avoid leafy green vegetables, which have a high iron count.

Condiments

• Many condiments including salad dressing, vegetable oil and soup mixes contain little iron.

White Rice

• White rice and white rice noodles both contain small amounts of iron (.14 mg/100 g of food). Avoid any type of grain that has been fortified with iron.