Zinc Food Sources

The best (but not the only) food sources of zinc are the following:

  • Oysters, smoked (85g) - 103.0mg
  • Oysters, canned (85g) - 77.3mg
  • Oysters, raw (6 medium) - 76.4mg
  • Beef, liver (85g) - 5.2mg
  • Beef, minced (85g) - 4.6mg
  • Wheatgerm (1/4 cup) - 3.6mg
  • Chickpeas (1 cup) - 2.5mg
  • Lentils (1 cup) - 2.5mg
Zinc rich sources include - oysters, liver (beef), wheatgerm, chickpeas, lentils

For a more comprehensive list of zinc food sources, visit: www.vitalhealthzone.com

References

  1. NutritionData - Zinc
  2. Vital Health Zone - Zinc.

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