Iron gluconate (E579)
Updated October 2, 2026
Iron gluconate (E579) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 1,409 products in our database, 596 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E579
- E-number
- E579
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 1,409 products (596 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Iron gluconate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Iron gluconate.
Popular products with Iron gluconate
d NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
d NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 
d NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 Iron gluconate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Iron gluconate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 3 
a 
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Iron gluconate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Iron gluconate?
In our database, Iron gluconate most often appears in salted snacks, black pitted olives, pizzas and salads.
How many products contain Iron gluconate?
1,409 published products on Foodmetria list Iron gluconate, including 596 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.