Which of the following foods contains a lot of nonheme iron, but very little of the mineral is absorbed by the human intestinal tract?

Name: Which of the following foods contains a lot of nonheme iron, but very little of the mineral is absorbed by the human intestinal tract?
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Spinach contains a lot of nonheme iron, but the iron is bound to compounds that make it difficult for the body to absorb. The other options (whole milk, red meat, liver) contain heme iron which is more easily absorbed by the body.

Which of the Following Foods Contains a Lot of Nonheme