Top Ten List of Zinc-Rich Vegetables

Zinc is the 23rd in the list of most abundant element in the Earth's Crust. It is also the 4th most used metal in the world. This element is also being used to galvanize other metals. And yes, Zinc is also an essential nutrient that the body needs, as it boost the body's immune system and helps eliminate sexual dysfunction. And there are fruits which are rich in Zinc. This is the list of Zinc-rich fruits :

 No. Fruit Name Content (per 100g)
1 Mushroom, Shiitake 7.66mg
2 Fireweed Leaves 2.66mg
3 Lemon Grass 2.23mg
4 Seaweed, Irishmoss 1.95mg
5 Lentils 1.51mg
6 Peas, Green 1.24mg
7 Seaweed, Kelp 1.23mg
8 Soybeans, Mature Seeds 1.17mg
9 Garlic 1.16mg
10 Bamboo Shoots/Mushroom, Brown 1.10mg
(Note : Data came from US Dep't. of Agriculture)

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