Vital Facts about Minerals – 2

Iron

Important for oxygen transfer in the blood.  Helps to prevent anemia.  May help with the immune system.

                                                                          How Much?

Where?                                 % U.S. RDA

Total cereal, 1 oz                               100 %

Kix cereal, 1 oz                                    44 %

Spinach, cooked, ½ c                            17 %

Ground beef,lean, broiled, 3 oz            11 %

Prunes, dried, ½ c                                 11 %