Do Beans Have Iron?

A bean is the seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae, which are used as vegetables for human or animal food. They can be cooked in many different ways, including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world.

Which beans are high in iron?

White, lima, red kidney and navy beans closely follow soybeans, offering 4.4–6.6 mg of iron per cup cooked, or 24–37% of the RDI (8, 9, 10, 11). However, chickpeas and black-eyed peas have the highest iron content.

Is beans good for iron deficiency?

Beans like black beans, navy beans, and kidney beans can all help easily bump up your iron intake. In fact, a half-cup (86-gram) serving of cooked black beans provides around 1.8 grams of iron, or 10% of the DV ( 80 ). Legumes are also a good source of folate, magnesium, and potassium.