Does anyone know some foods that are very high in zinc?

According to a lot of health books my parents have (I'm only 14) I show signs of a zinc deficiency. The books suggested I take zinc supplements but I would rather eat foods like fruit and veg that have lots of zinc in them. Any suggestions of zinc-rich foods?

FOODS HIGH IN ZINC

Zinc is present in all natural foods. To give a rough idea,
below are some foods quite high in zinc:
mg/100g
wheat germ 17.0
wheat bran 16.2
nutritional yeast 8.0
pine nuts 6.5
thyme 6.2
cashew nuts 5.7
tahini paste 5.4
sesame 5.3
pecan nuts 5.3
sunflower seeds 5.1
lentils 3.9
oatmeal 3.3
black-eyed beans 3.2
chickpeas 3.0
peanuts 3.0
whole wheat flour 1.9
popcorn 1.7
raw peas 1.1

Terri's list is extensive and useful, but it leaves off the two foods which have the highest zinc contents: oysters (6 med oysters contain 16mg zinc), and beef (a 3oz lean shank contains 8.9 mg zinc).
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factshee... Report It

Zinc is found in a wide variety of foods Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food, but red meat and poultry provide the majority of zinc in a diet. Other good food sources include beans, nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products Zinc absorption is greater from a diet high in animal protein than a diet rich in plant proteins .Phytates, which are found in whole grain breads, cereals, legumes and other products, can decrease zinc absorption

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Most sea foods are good for zinc so I have been told. Hope this helps.

I found a great website all about zinc & zinc rich foods:
http://www.calorie-count.com/calories/nu...

"Which foods are high in Zinc?
Oysters are very high in zinc; other food sources high in zinc are red meats, some seafood, liver, poultry and fortified cereals. Animal sources of zinc are better absorbed because of lack of substances that are found in plants, called phytates, that can decrease zinc absorption."

sunflower seeds are supposed to be good for zinc - you can get them from your local health store. Sprinkle a handful on your breakfast cereal or snack on them like nuts - niiicccceeee.

lentils

I suggest if you think you have a zinc difficency, you go to the doctor and get your testosterone levels checked. Zinc is very important in making testosterone and a zinc deficiency can delay puberty. Zinc can be found naturally in oysters, beef, turkey, nuts, etc. Ask your doctor if you should take zinc suplements. Don't take more than 100mg a day as too much is not good either.