6. Tuna
One can of tuna in oil or 3 ounces has 17/mcg or 11% DV of iodine. The saltwater fish is also rich in protein with very little fat. It contains all the amino acids needed by our body for growth and heart health. It has insignificant amount of mercury that makes it generally safe to eat.
7. Iodized Salt
Iodized salt is a primary source of iodine. This is regular table salt with minute amounts of iodine-containing salt. Almost all salted, pre-packaged foods contain iodized salt with 77/mcg iodine. It is used to prevent iodine deficiency in many countries for this condition is a major health problem.
