Yes, broccoli contains a small amount of iron. However, its main advantage is its high vitamin C content. Vitamin C can help improve the absorption of plant-based iron. For this reason, broccoli plays a strategic role when eaten with iron-containing plant foods such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu, or spinach. Broccoli is also valuable because it provides fiber, antioxidants, and folate. In an iron-supportive diet, it should be viewed less as a primary iron source and more as a strong absorption-supporting food.