Dark Chocolate and Quinoa

Dark chocolate is as nutritious as it is delicious. A single ounce of dark chocolate contains 3.4mg of iron, which is equal to 19% of the DV [9]. Although this serving is quite small, it contains 15% and 57% of the daily values for magnesium and copper respectively. It is also a good source of prebiotic fiber [10] which is good for your gut. Studies show that chocolate has good effects on cholesterol and may decrease the chances of coronary diseases [11].
Quinoa is a popular grain, which is also called a pseudocereal. A cup of cooked quinoa, which is 185grams, contains 3.8mg of iron [12], this is 16% of the DV. Quinoa is an excellent choice for individuals who are gluten intolerant, an example of such is the celiac disease. This is because quinoa has no gluten content. Compared to a lot of other grains, quinoa is rich in protein, magnesium, copper, folate, manganese and other nutrients.
References:
[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/12871-increasing-iron-in-your-diet
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3929-anemia
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14568-oral-iron-supplementation
[4] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/nutrients
[5] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169967/nutrients
[6] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
[7] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
[8] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients
[9] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170273/nutrients
[10] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/probiotics-and-prebiotics
[11] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25208561
[12] https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients








