Vegan Sources of Iodine

Here is a list of some top sources of iodine in vegan food.

Figures shown are approximate micrograms (ยตg or mcg) of iodine per 100 grams (100g) of food or drink.

(Please note that the recommended daily allowance of iodine is just 140 micrograms (ยตg or mcg) each day. It is not advisable to eat too much salt.)

  • Kombu (seaweed, dried) 430,000
  • Arame (seaweed, dried) 54,000
  • Himalayan Salt ๐Ÿง‚ 50,000
  • Kelp (seaweed) 45,285
  • Dulse (seaweed) 16,700
  • Alaria Esculenta (seaweed) 16,600
  • Wakame (seaweed, dried) 15,200
  • Iodised Salt ๐Ÿง‚ 2,500
  • Nori/Laver (seaweed, green, dried) 2,100
  • Salt ๐Ÿง‚ 1,252
  • Bread ๐Ÿž (when fortified with iodate) 630
  • Cranberries (fresh) 353
  • Seasalt ๐Ÿง‚ 74
  • Cranberries (dried) 50
  • Pineapple ๐Ÿ 45
  • Navy Beans/Haricot Beans 35
  • Fortified Plant Milks (e.g. fortified oat milk, fortified rice milk, fortified soya milk) ๐Ÿฅ› 27
  • Agar-Agar 21
  • Miso Soup 20
  • Potatoes ๐Ÿฅ” (with skin) 20
  • Sweetcorn ๐ŸŒฝ 14
  • Prunes (dried) 13
  • Strawberries ๐Ÿ“ 13
  • Granola 10.8
  • Lima Beans/Butter Beans 10.2
  • Spinach (raw) 6
  • Green Beans 5.5
  • Olives (black) 2.6
  • Bread ๐Ÿž 2
  • Hemp Milk ๐Ÿฅ› 2
  • Watercress 2
  • Kale 1
  • Avocado ๐Ÿฅ‘ 0.6
  • Bananas ๐ŸŒ 0.3

This information has been researched from various sources. Values are approximate. This list is for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. Thank you! ๐Ÿ’š

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