What are some zinc-rich foods?

Answer by  AWilson (34)

It is important to have zinc in our bodies. Zinc deficiency can cause growth stunts, and dermatitis. Zinc rich foods include oysters, shellfish, wheat bran, all bran cereals, pine nuts and pecan nuts. Liver, cashew nuts, eggs, and fish are also decent sources of zinc, but aren't as packed with zinc as the foods listed above.

Answer by  hypertech (690)

Zinc is mainly found in high protein foods including beef, lamb, crab, lobster, turkey, and chicken. For vegetarians, Zinc can be found mainly in brown rice and pumpkin seeds.

Answer by  esneed (114)

Seafood, meat, poultry, oysters, pumpkin seeds, dry roasted cashews, dry roasted pecans, dry roasted almonds. There are many more foods that are high in zinc.

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Zinc is a major mineral our bodies need. It is important for many major functions including growth and is present in nearly every cell in our body. Foods that have a good source of zinc include: almonds, bananas, artichokes, beef, avocado, bran, fish, eggs, peaches, lettuce, dark meat chicken, and pork.