# Iron in olives? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 1, 2003, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-in-olives/158300 "2003-03-01T02:42:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2003, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-in-olives/158300/1 "2003-03-01T02:42:40Z")
Just tonight I began a prescription for an antibiotic, Levaquin, with which I’m advised to consume no iron products within 2 hours of taking the medication. And I’m a bit hungry, so I grab my favorite snack food, olives, and munch a couple and suddenly realize that I don’t have a clue whether or not olives typically contain iron. What’s the word? ---
**Author:** ![raisinbread](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8491ac/32.png) [@raisinbread](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raisinbread)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2003, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-in-olives/158300/2 "2003-03-01T02:46:59Z")
> [@](#): > > Good Sources of Iron > Artichoke, Chestnut, Walnut, Beetroot Greens, Dandelion, Spinach, Dates, Figs, Kale leaves, Barley, Peanuts, Lettuce, Macademia Nuts, Peas, Turnip, Olives, Coconut, Watercress, Endive, Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Garlic, Blackcurrant, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cucumber, Leek, Strawberry, Asparagus, Onion. [http://www.pikowholefoods.co.nz/iron\_no8.htm](http://www.pikowholefoods.co.nz/iron_no8.htm) Hope that helps. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2003, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-in-olives/158300/3 "2003-03-01T03:16:29Z")
Thanks; I stand advised. Looks like the bugs took round one.