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Yeah, you should be using iodized salt for all your cooking. But don't just increase your salt intake because you need more iodine. All the "sea vegetables" have lots of iodine. You'll have to look around to see what is available in your area. If you have some Asian stores that would be a good place to start. And I'm sure there are some ways to get it online. But moderate your intake of sea vegetables. they typically are a little high in the heavy metal department.

The iodine levels of production is hard to gauge. Typically the nutrition trackers don't do it that well. Mostly because iodine levels in produce can vary so much. Produce grown near the coast is the best source of iodine.

Oh, and most multivitamins have 100% of the RDA of iodine. IMHO, taking a multi is a cheap source of micronutrients than can help fill in any holes you might have.

I have found that the best bet to make sure I get all the amino acids aren't by targeting them but just by eating more protein. (a rising tide lifts all boats).

Soy milk and tofu are great sources of nutrition for vegans.