Welcome to the list of the top 20 spreads highest in iron content. Where the amount of iron ranges from 0.21 mg to 0.00 mg per 100g. The top spread is Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub with the highest iron content, which in 100g contains 0.21 mg of iron.

The total recommended daily allowance or RDA for iron is 14 mg. For the 100g serving of Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub, which contains 0.21 mg of iron, the corresponding RDA iron percentage is 2 %, which is the highest item from the list of spreads high in iron.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub has a nutritional value score of 13.00 out of 100.Comparing the iron content and the nutritional density in 100g for Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub; We class this as a medium to low iron content item compared with all foods in our database.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a low nutritional density value from our list of spreads.



Other important and iron related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving for Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub, which is the top of the spreads list for iron content in your diet, the amount of Energy is 424.00 kcal (21% RDA), the amount of Protein is 0.20 g, the amount of Total Fat is 47.53 g (73% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 0.86 g (1% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the bar chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the iron content in Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub from the list of spreads.

iron and nutrition facts in spreads per 100g



Top Twenty List - Highest iron Content per 100g

Below is a basic list for iron in spreads for the top 20 spreads. A more comprehensive list for the top items can be found at the bottom of the page along with different servings.

1. Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub 0.21mg (2%RDA)
2. Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils 0.20mg (1%RDA)
3. Margarine, margarine-type vegetable oil spread, 70% fat, soybean and partially hydrogenated soybean, stick 0.12mg (1%RDA)
4. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, with salt 0.09mg (1%RDA)
5. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat-free, tub 0.08mg (1%RDA)
6. Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie 0.04mg (0%RDA)
7. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt 0.04mg (0%RDA)
8. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat free, liquid, with salt 0.03mg (0%RDA)
9. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, unspecified oils, approximately 37% fat, with salt 0.02mg (0%RDA)
10. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D 0.02mg (0%RDA)
11. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt 0.02mg (0%RDA)
12. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, 70% fat, stick, with salt 0.01mg (0%RDA)
13. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt 0.00mg (0%RDA)
14. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt 0.00mg (0%RDA)
15. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, without salt 0.00mg (0%RDA)
16. Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread 0.00mg (0%RDA)
17. Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 0.00mg (0%RDA)
18. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt 0.00mg (0%RDA)
19. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D 0.00mg (0%RDA)
20. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt 0.00mg (0%RDA)

Highest Amount of iron per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high iron foods in your diet. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the iron nutritional content.

The food with the highest iron content per typical serving is Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils which contains 0.03 mg in 1.000 tablespoon (or 15.00 g). For this serving the Energy content is 58.35 kcal (3% RDA), the Protein content is 0.14 g, the Total Fat content is 5.1 g (8% RDA) and the Carbohydrate content is 3.36 g (3% RDA).

Milligrams of iron in spreads (per 100g)

The list below gives the total iron content in the top 20 items from the general description 'spreads' each of which show the iron amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. The top 20 food items are shown in the graph below, to give a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

spreads iron per 100g

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing iron which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of iron rich foods.


List of Spreads High in iron Content per 100g

1. Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub - Iron
0.21 mg of Iron per 100g (2% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 13.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.21 mg(2%) 424.00(21%)0.86(1%)47.53(73%)0.20(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0.03 mg(0%)59.36 kcal(3%)0.12 g(0%)6.65 g(10%)0.03 g(0%)
2. Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils - Iron
0.20 mg of Iron per 100g (1% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 13.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.20 mg(1%) 389.00(19%)22.40(17%)34.00(52%)0.90(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 15.00g):
0.03 mg(0%)58.35 kcal(3%)3.36 g(3%)5.1 g(8%)0.14 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 245.00g):
0.49 mg(4%)953.05 kcal(48%)54.88 g(42%)83.3 g(128%)2.21 g(4%)
3. Margarine, margarine-type vegetable oil spread, 70% fat, soybean and partially hydrogenated soybean, stick - Iron
0.12 mg of Iron per 100g (1% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.12 mg(1%) 628.00(31%)1.53(1%)70.22(108%)0.26(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (1 NLEA serving) (or 14.00g):
0.02 mg(0%)87.92 kcal(4%)0.21 g(0%)9.83 g(15%)0.04 g(0%)
4. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, with salt - Iron
0.09 mg of Iron per 100g (1% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.09 mg(1%) 450.00(23%)1.00(1%)50.00(77%)1.00(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0.01 mg(0%)63 kcal(3%)0.14 g(0%)7 g(11%)0.14 g(0%)
5. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat-free, tub - Iron
0.08 mg of Iron per 100g (1% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 18.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.08 mg(1%) 44.00(2%)4.34(3%)3.04(5%)0.10(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.60g):
0.01 mg(0%)6.42 kcal(0%)0.63 g(0%)0.44 g(1%)0.01 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 233.00g):
0.19 mg(1%)102.52 kcal(5%)10.11 g(8%)7.08 g(11%)0.23 g(0%)
6. Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie - Iron
0.04 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.04 mg(0%) 465.00(23%)0.00(0%)53.00(82%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 13.00g):
0.01 mg(0%)60.45 kcal(3%)0 g(0%)6.89 g(11%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 207.00g):
0.08 mg(1%)962.55 kcal(48%)0 g(0%)109.71 g(169%)0 g(0%)
7. Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt - Iron
0.04 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.04 mg(0%) 362.00(18%)1.00(1%)40.00(62%)1.00(2%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0.01 mg(0%)50.68 kcal(3%)0.14 g(0%)5.6 g(9%)0.14 g(0%)
8. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, fat free, liquid, with salt - Iron
0.03 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 23.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.03 mg(0%) 43.00(2%)2.50(2%)3.00(5%)1.50(3%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 15.00g):
0 mg(0%)6.45 kcal(0%)0.38 g(0%)0.45 g(1%)0.23 g(0%)
9. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, unspecified oils, approximately 37% fat, with salt - Iron
0.02 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.02 mg(0%) 339.00(17%)0.66(1%)37.77(58%)0.51(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.90g):
0 mg(0%)50.51 kcal(3%)0.1 g(0%)5.63 g(9%)0.08 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 232.00g):
0.05 mg(0%)786.48 kcal(39%)1.53 g(1%)87.63 g(135%)1.18 g(2%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 mg(0%)16.27 kcal(1%)0.03 g(0%)1.81 g(3%)0.02 g(0%)
10. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D - Iron
0.02 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.02 mg(0%) 339.00(17%)0.66(1%)37.77(58%)0.51(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.90g):
0 mg(0%)50.51 kcal(3%)0.1 g(0%)5.63 g(9%)0.08 g(0%)
11. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt - Iron
0.02 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.02 mg(0%) 330.00(17%)2.00(2%)35.00(54%)2.00(4%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)46.2 kcal(2%)0.28 g(0%)4.9 g(8%)0.28 g(1%)
12. Margarine-like spread with yogurt, 70% fat, stick, with salt - Iron
0.01 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.01 mg(0%) 630.00(32%)0.50(0%)70.00(108%)0.30(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)88.2 kcal(4%)0.07 g(0%)9.8 g(15%)0.04 g(0%)
13. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 537.00(27%)0.69(1%)60.39(93%)0.12(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.30g):
0 mg(0%)76.79 kcal(4%)0.1 g(0%)8.64 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 mg(0%)1229.73 kcal(61%)1.58 g(1%)138.29 g(213%)0.27 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 mg(0%)25.78 kcal(1%)0.03 g(0%)2.9 g(4%)0.01 g(0%)
14. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 175.00(9%)0.40(0%)19.50(30%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 15.00g):
0 mg(0%)26.25 kcal(1%)0.06 g(0%)2.93 g(5%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 240.00g):
0 mg(0%)420 kcal(21%)0.96 g(1%)46.8 g(72%)0 g(0%)
15. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, without salt - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 175.00(9%)0.40(0%)19.50(30%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 12.80g):
0 mg(0%)22.4 kcal(1%)0.05 g(0%)2.5 g(4%)0 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 205.00g):
0 mg(0%)358.75 kcal(18%)0.82 g(1%)39.98 g(62%)0 g(0%)
16. Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 337.00(17%)1.98(2%)36.41(56%)0.02(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)47.18 kcal(2%)0.28 g(0%)5.1 g(8%)0 g(0%)
17. Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 357.00(18%)5.71(4%)38.71(60%)0.00(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tablespoon (1 NLEA serving) (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)49.98 kcal(2%)0.8 g(1%)5.42 g(8%)0 g(0%)
18. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 15.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 533.00(27%)0.86(1%)59.81(92%)0.17(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)74.62 kcal(4%)0.12 g(0%)8.37 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
19. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 537.00(27%)0.69(1%)60.39(93%)0.12(0%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.00g):
0 mg(0%)75.18 kcal(4%)0.1 g(0%)8.45 g(13%)0.02 g(0%)
20. Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt - Iron
0.00 mg of Iron per 100g (0% RDA)
Nutritional Value = 14.00 / 100    Food Category -
Iron
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
Content for a 100g serving :
0.00 mg(0%) 526.00(26%)0.00(0%)59.17(91%)0.60(1%)
Typical Serving Amount : 1.000 tbsp (or 14.30g):
0 mg(0%)75.22 kcal(4%)0 g(0%)8.46 g(13%)0.09 g(0%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 cup (or 229.00g):
0 mg(0%)1204.54 kcal(60%)0 g(0%)135.5 g(208%)1.37 g(2%)
Other Serving Size : 1.000 tsp (or 4.80g):
0 mg(0%)25.25 kcal(1%)0 g(0%)2.84 g(4%)0.03 g(0%)






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