Foods Containing Zinc
Disease description:
Recently, my child has been having poor appetite. I suspect it might be due to zinc deficiency. May I ask what foods are rich in zinc?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
There are various foods containing zinc, mainly including the following categories:
1. Seafood: Such as oysters, scallops, abalone, dried scallops, clams, etc., which generally have high zinc content.
2. Meat: Lean pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and other meats are also rich in zinc.
3. Grains: Millet, corn, barley, oats, and other grains contain a certain amount of zinc and are an important source of zinc in daily diets.
4. Nuts: Peanuts, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, and other nuts are not only delicious but also rich in zinc.
5. Vegetables: Seaweed, kelp, carrots, eggplant, soybeans, radishes, potatoes, Chinese cabbage, and other vegetables also contain zinc.
6. Fruits: Apples, bananas, fresh dates, pears, sour dates, strawberries, apricots, kiwifruit, and other fruits also have relatively high zinc content.
