Vegan Sources of Calcium

1. Soy Foods

Soybeans and soy-based dishes are excellent calcium sources.

2. Beans, Peas, and Lentils

Lentils, peas, and bean sprouts are excellent sources of calcium, protein, and fiber.

3. Certain Nuts

Almonds are an excellent source of calcium.

4. Seeds

Certain types of seeds and their fats may offer as much as 13 percent of the recommended daily allowance for calcium.

5. Some Grains

Some grains contain substantial quantities of calcium. 

6. Seaweed

Some varieties of seaweed are calcium-rich. However, some seaweeds might additionally include heavy metals.

7. Certain Vegetables and Leafy Greens

Low- and channel-oxalate vegetables, including turnip leafy greens, broccoli.

8. Some Fruit

They are the fruits with the maximum calcium content that is readily absorbable.

9. Fortified Foods and Drinks

Calcium-fortified foods and beverages include dairy milk and yogurts, flour, grain meal, citrus fruit juice.

10. Blackstrap Molasses

Sugar is abundant in blackstrap molasses, but it also holds a variety of nutrients and vitamins.

Blackstrap Molasses

One teaspoon (15 ml) provides approximately 18% of the daily calcium requirement.

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