Calcium

Food sources of calcium
The best food source of calcium is actually Kelp (a seaweed). It contains 1093mg of calcium per 100g! Below are some of the main sources of calcium. Please note the comparison between cow's milk (listed first) and other calcium-rich alternatives.

Food Calcium level
Cow's milk 291mg/cup
Almonds 332mg/cup
Hazelnuts 282mg/cup
Black strap molasses 137mg/cup
Chickpeas 150mg/cup
Tofu 100mg/3.5oz
Kombu 80mg/10g (1 stick)
Tahini 64mg/teaspoon
Sardines 380mg/100g
Salmon (with bones) 335mg/100g
Goat's milk 326mg/cup
Dried figs 269mg/10 figs
Rhubarb 105mg/cup
Perch 91mg/84g
Chinese Cabbage 74mg/cup
Soy milk 74.5mg/cup
Green leafy vegetables Contain high amounts of calcium and other great nutrients

Leah Hechtman, Naturopath