Components -> Minerals -> Trace elements
Copper is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes within the body.
Copper is involved in reactions that regulate iron metabolism, collagen production, and the production of noradrenaline. This mineral is also essential for proper metabolism of cholesterol and various other physiological processes.
The dietary allowance for copper varies based on specific country recommendations, typically ranging from 0.9 to 1.2 mg per day. Individual requirements may change based on factors such as age, gender, pregnancy and overall health status.
Adequate amount of copper is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system, energy production, and iron metabolism. It also plays a role in the formation of connective tissues, and it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Excessive copper intake can be harmful and may lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases even liver damage and kidney failure. Individuals with Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the body, are at risk for serious health complications from excess copper consumption.
Copper deficiency might lead to such conditions as arrhythmias, anemia, osteoporosis, reduced melanin synthesis and other symptoms. It is important to have an adequate daily intake of copper from food, and to consider taking a copper supplement if that has been indicated by a healthcare processional.
Copper is commonly found in many plant based foods, such as grains and nuts. Thus, a balanced vegan diet can provide a sufficient amount of copper throughout the day.
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Liver, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
86.25mg per 85 grams
Roasted liver
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
84.06mg per 85 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
12.79mg per 85 grams
Veal, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
12.70mg per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
12.40mg per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
12.14mg per 85 grams
Veal, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
10.09mg per 85 grams
Game bird, grilled/fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Chicken and other birds
Copper
9.39mg per 85 grams
Kidney, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
8.84mg per 85 grams
Beef, liver, cooked, pan-fried
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
8.36mg per 85 grams
Reindeer, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
7.63mg per 85 grams
Reindeer roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
7.63mg per 85 grams
Liver, chicken
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
3.29mg per 44 grams
Liver, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
6.05mg per 85 grams
Liver, beef
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
6.04mg per 85 grams
Lamb, liver, cooked, braised
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
6.01mg per 85 grams
Lamb, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
5.93mg per 85 grams
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
5.07mg per 85 grams
Elk, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
4.39mg per 85 grams
Liver, average
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
4.23mg per 85 grams
Roasted elk, baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
3.73mg per 85 grams
Squid, deep-fried
Type: Recipe
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Copper
3.59mg per 85 grams
Tongue, beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
2.26mg per 85 grams
Champignon, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Mushroom dishes
Copper
1.95mg per 85 grams
Pork shoulder, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
2.09mg per 92 grams
Pork chop, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.93mg per 85 grams
Hare, grilled/fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.85mg per 85 grams
Rabbit, grilled/fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.85mg per 85 grams
Lobster
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Copper
2.49mg per 150 grams
Chanterelle, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Mushroom dishes
Copper
0.11mg per 5.4 grams
Lobster, boiled
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Copper
1.77mg per 85 grams
Sauteed elk
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Meat dishes
Copper
1.76mg per 85 grams
Pork knuckle, ham hock, simmered
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.68mg per 85 grams
Mushroom, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Mushroom dishes
Copper
1.67mg per 85 grams
Beef steak, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.58mg per 85 grams
Roast beef
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.58mg per 85 grams
Beef steak, fried
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
2.73mg per 156 grams
Rowal, raw
Type: Food
Fruit and berry dishes -> Berries
Copper
1.48mg per 140 grams
Lamb, low-fat, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.48mg per 85 grams
Mutton roast
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.48mg per 85 grams
Pork, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.44mg per 85 grams
Potato, new, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Cooked potatoes
Copper
2.18mg per 167 grams
Beef tenderloin, oven-baked, roasted beef tenderloin
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.43mg per 85 grams
Barley, pearl, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Rice
Copper
1.41mg per 140 grams
Liver, reindeer
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
1.36mg per 85 grams
Liver, pork
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Offal dishes
Copper
1.34mg per 85 grams
Veal roast, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.32mg per 85 grams
Beef tenderloin, grilled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.31mg per 85 grams
Sweet potato, without skin, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Copper
2.29mg per 151 grams
Beef, boiled
Type: Recipe
Meat dishes -> Steaks and chops
Copper
1.12mg per 77 grams
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