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Most zinc per calorie
The foods that deliver the most zinc for the fewest calories.
The ranking
Most zinc per calorie
Computed from real food data. Milligrams of zinc for every 100 calories.
- 4.87
- 3.39
- 2.61
- Why
- Zinc drives immune defence, wound healing, and taste and smell, and your body has no real store of it. These foods pack the most zinc into each calorie you spend.
- Tip
- Shellfish and lean red meat top the list; seeds are the best plant-based option.
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