Foods that contain more calcium than milk

One of the strongest marketing points of milk is that it is rich in calcium.

In fact, milk contains a significant amount of calcium, but

How does it compare to other foods? It has been found that there are many alternatives rich in minerals.

Many foods actually contain more calcium compared to milk.

How much calcium is in a glass of milk? Of course, it depends on the size of the glass.
A cup of milk (245ml) contains 305mg of calcium.

The recommended daily intake (RDA) of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 mg.

Even drinking one glass of milk a day does not meet the daily calcium intake (DV).

But don't worry.

There are some foods that help reach the daily calcium intake.

Mozzarella cheese -> Everyone will be familiar with this soft Italian cheese.

This cheese is famous for being used on pizza! One cup of mozzarella contains

Contains 1.7 grams of calcium, which is 130% of the daily intake.

However, mozzarella contains not only calcium.

This cheese also reduces oxidative stress.

It is a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which enhances the immune system.

Tofu -> The calcium content of firm tofu can surpass that of a glass of milk.

Actually, it is more than five times the amount of milk in a cup.

It can contain calcium equivalent to 130% of the daily intake.

The calcium ratio varies slightly depending on the type of coagulant used to make tofu.

Calcium coagulants are sometimes used, which significantly increase the mineral content of the head.

Tofu is also a great source of protein.

Calcium-fortified orange juice -> You can also get a lot of calcium from orange juice.

Enhanced juice is a legitimate process used to improve nutritional value, and

Includes orange juice fortified with calcium.

A cup of orange juice fortified with calcium contains about 1 gram of calcium.

This is slightly more than 80% of the mineral daily value. Moreover,

Among other trace nutrients, vitamin C and folate are abundant.

Dried figs -> You might be surprised, but dried figs actually contain quite a lot of calcium.

If you consume one cup, you will intake 397 mg of minerals.

 

Dried figs are also rich in fiber and potassium.

It is a source of antioxidants known as polyphenols.

It also plays a role as a natural laxative that is good for digestive health and constipation.

 

 

Chickpea -> full of protein, fiber, and calcium.

One and a half cups of chickpeas contain 350 mg of calcium, which is more than a glass of milk.

 

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