From Chicken Liver to Dark Chocolate: 7 foods that are rich in iron

Dark chocolate can contribute to meeting daily iron requirements Red meat is often recommended as a source of iron, but it is not the only food that can help you meet your daily iron needs.

A 2-ounce serving of dark chocolate containing 45% to 69% cocoa solids provides approximately 4 milligrams of iron, or 22% of the daily value.

A one-cup serving contains approximately 6 milligrams of iron, or 34% of the daily value, although the exact amount depends on the type of tofu.