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Best Zinc-Rich Foods for Horses
Ranked by zinc content among foods safe for horses in the Creature Feast catalog.
#1
Pumpkin seedsper 100g: approximately 7.8mg zincPumpkin seeds are one of the richest food sources of zinc at about 7.8mg per 100g. A handful mixed into the feed provides a meaningful zinc boost alongside protein and healthy fats.
#2
Sunflower Seedsper 100g: approximately 5mg zincSunflower seeds provide about 5mg zinc per 100g. A practical multi-nutrient addition to the grain bucket that supports zinc intake.
#3
Oatsper 100g: approximately 3.6mg zincOats provide about 3.6mg zinc per 100g. A reliable contributor to zinc intake from the grain portion of the diet.
#4
Barleyper 100g: approximately 2.8mg zincBarley provides about 2.8mg zinc per 100g. Like oats, it contributes to baseline zinc intake from grain.
#5
Timothy Hayper kg: approximately 15-30mg zincTimothy hay provides about 15-30mg zinc per kg. While the total amount seems adequate, high iron content in many hays reduces zinc bioavailability significantly.
#6
Hemp Seedsper 100g: approximately 10mg zincHemp seeds provide about 10mg zinc per 100g along with omega-3 fatty acids. A nutrient-dense addition that supports both zinc and fatty acid intake.
