Foods high in zinc

Zinc is a mineral needed for normal immune function, wound healing and the making of proteins and DNA. Raw oysters, calf’s liver fried in corn oil, dried agar, raw calf’s liver and wheatgerm lead this list of foods containing zinc. Other foods listed include breakfast cereal, boiled whelks and cooked beef.

The list ranks foods by their zinc content per 100g, rather than by the amount usually eaten. Typical portion sizes therefore matter when comparing how much zinc different foods provide. The form shown, such as raw, dried or cooked, is also relevant when making comparisons. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.