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Is apple high in nickel?
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Sensitivity notes
Why nickel food checker matters
Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.
- Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
- Canned foods often have higher nickel content
- Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods
Triggers
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for apple
Crisp fruit that works well in raw snacks and baked recipes.
Typical serving
1 small apple (about 140 g)
Best for
snack plates / baked oats / salads
Prep notes
- Rinse and dry to keep the skin crisp.
- Slice just before serving to reduce browning.
- Dice evenly for quick, uniform baking.
Portion notes
- Half an apple is a simple snack-size portion.
- Thin slices spread flavor across salads and toast.
- One cup chopped apples works for oatmeal or yogurt bowls.
Watch for
browning after slicing / extra-sweet varieties in desserts
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Nickel Guide
Everything you need to know about nickel sensitivity and smart food choices.
Nickel is a metal found in many foods including chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens. People with nickel allergy (often showing as contact dermatitis) may also react to dietary nickel, causing skin and digestive symptoms.
Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.
These foods are generally well-tolerated for Nickel sensitivity:
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These foods are high in nickel and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Nickel, consider these strategies:
- 1Avoid cooking acidic foods in stainless steel cookware
- 2Canned foods often have higher nickel content
- 3Chocolate, nuts, and legumes are common high-nickel foods
- 4First-draw water from taps may be higher in nickel - let it run
- 5Vitamin C may help reduce nickel absorption
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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