Mineral Deficiency Calculator
Evaluate your potential mineral deficiencies based on dietary habits, age, and lifestyle. Get personalised insights for iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
Step 1: Personal & Lifestyle
Why personal factors matter
Age, gender, and diet influence mineral requirements and absorption. For example, premenopausal women need more iron, while vegans may need to monitor calcium and zinc.
Step 2: Mineral intake & symptoms
12 mg
600 mg
250 mg
8 mg
Symptoms & bioavailability
Certain symptoms may indicate deficiencies. Non‑heme iron (plant sources) is less absorbed; pairing with vitamin C helps.
Your Mineral Deficiency Assessment
Summary
Diet comparison
Intake analysis
Overall Deficiency Risk
Moderate
Consider increasing iron & calcium
Iron (% RDA)
72%
Calcium (% RDA)
55%
Magnesium (% RDA)
78%
Zinc (% RDA)
80%
Mineral adequacy by diet (typical % RDA)
| Diet | Iron | Calcium | Magnesium | Zinc | Risk level |
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Intake vs Recommended (by age/gender)
How to improve
Include leafy greens, dairy/alternatives, nuts, seeds, and legumes. A multivitamin may help if intake is consistently low.
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