Iodine is an essential element that is crucial for proper thyroid function.
Iodine supports the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate the body’s metabolism and are important for growth, development, and energy production. It is crucial for brain development during pregnancy and infancy.
The recommended dietary allowance for iodine is around 150 micrograms per day for most adults. Pregnant and breastfeeding women may require higher amounts, approximately 220-250 micrograms per day, however, specifics should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Iodine is crucial for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate the body's metabolism. It also supports healthy thyroid function, aids in the development of the nervous system in infants, and helps prevent goiter, a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.
Iodine toxicity from diet is rare. Nevertheless, excessive iodine intake might lead to thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goiter, and more.
Low iodine levels can lead to thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism, when thyroid hormone production decreases. It is also crucial to address low iodine levels in pregnancy as early as possible to avoid any adverse effects on the child’s brain development. It's important to ensure adequate iodine intake through the diet, by consuming iodine-rich foods such as seaweed, fish, dairy products, and iodized salt. In some cases, a healthcare provider may recommend iodine supplements.
Vegans can get their iodine intake from iodine-rich plant foods such as seaweed (nori, wakame, kombu and other). They can also use iodized salt and consume iodine-fortified foods like plant-based milk, bread, and some cereals to ensure they meet their iodine needs.
Seaweed, kombu, dried
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Iodine
429,000.00ug per 100 grams
Seaweed, wakame, dried
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Iodine
15,200.00ug per 100 grams
Salt, iodised
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Iodine
2,500.00ug per 100 grams
Salt, low sodium
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Iodine
2,500.00ug per 100 grams
Seaweed, nori, dried
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Iodine
2,100.00ug per 100 grams
Salt
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Spices
Iodine
1,252.50ug per 100 grams
Northern milkcap, blanched, added salt 15 %
Type: Dish
Vegetable dishes -> Mushroom dishes
Iodine
375.89ug per 100 grams
Roe, average, salted
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
258.00ug per 100 grams
Shrimp, boiled, without salt
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Iodine
233.33ug per 100 grams
Egg yolk powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Iodine
233.19ug per 100 grams
Fried shrimp with chili and garlic marinade, fried
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Iodine
231.48ug per 100 grams
Sushi maki with tuna and seaweed
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish dishes
Iodine
223.64ug per 100 grams
Shrimp
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Iodine
210.00ug per 100 grams
Lemon tea drink powder, sweetened instant tea
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
200.00ug per 100 grams
Flour mixture, talkkuna powder, roasted barley, rye, oat, pea
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Iodine
170.00ug per 100 grams
Roe paste
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
170.00ug per 100 grams
Egg powder, for food industry
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Iodine
169.20ug per 100 grams
Lutefish
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Iodine
155.29ug per 100 grams
Cod, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Iodine
151.16ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk, low-lactose, 5 ug added vitamin d
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk, lactose-free, 5 ug added vitamin d
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk, 5 ug added vitamin d
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk, low-lactose
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Milk powder, fat-free milk, lactose-free
Type: Food
Miscellaneous -> Miscellaneous ingredients
Iodine
150.00ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, milk shake, drink powder, allevo
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
141.25ug per 100 grams
Caviar, dark roe of sturgeon
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
140.00ug per 100 grams
Roe, average
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
140.00ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, smoothie, drink powder, easy diet
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
139.00ug per 100 grams
Roe sauce
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish sauces
Iodine
134.11ug per 100 grams
Egg yolk, fried
Type: Dish
Egg dishes -> Egg
Iodine
132.72ug per 100 grams
Saithe, oven-baked
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Iodine
127.91ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, milk shake, drink powder, average
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
127.63ug per 100 grams
Rainbow trout fillet, salt-cured
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
123.60ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, caramel bar, naturdiet
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
123.00ug per 100 grams
Egg yolk, fried, without fat and salt
Type: Dish
Egg dishes -> Egg
Iodine
121.78ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, soup powder, nutrilett
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
120.40ug per 100 grams
Cod, boiled without salt
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Iodine
119.32ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, smoothie, drink powder, average
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
116.84ug per 100 grams
Saithe, fried
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish
Iodine
116.29ug per 100 grams
Mussel in water, canned
Type: Food
Fish dishes -> Crustaceans and molluscs
Iodine
116.00ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, hot and cold mocca, drink powder, nutrilett
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
114.60ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, smoothie, drink powder, nutrifast
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
114.50ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, shake, drink powder, nutrilett
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
114.00ug per 100 grams
Salami, light, 9% fat
Type: Food
Meat dishes -> Cold cuts, sausages
Iodine
113.38ug per 100 grams
Tartar sauce, shrimp tartar
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Seafood sauces
Iodine
112.90ug per 100 grams
Egg yolk, 34% of egg mass
Type: Food
Egg dishes -> Egg
Iodine
109.60ug per 100 grams
Rainbow trout, salt-cured, carpaccio with lemon and oil
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish products
Iodine
107.19ug per 100 grams
Meal replacement, spaghetti bolognese, powder, cambridge
Type: Food
Products for special nutritional use -> Meal replacements
Iodine
106.80ug per 100 grams
Creamy shrimp stew, thickened
Type: Dish
Fish dishes -> Fish dishes
Iodine
106.68ug per 100 grams
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