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Calcium: 12 foods that contain it the most

Calcium is found in abundance in the human body and is very important for our health. This mineral is the main component of bones and teeth and is involved in the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nerves. 

The recommended daily intake of calcium for most adults according to humanitas.co.uk is 800 mg. But which foods contain the most calcium? 

The food that contains the most calcium is often considered milk and its derivatives, but it is by no means the only source! 

Let's find out together which 12 foods contain the most calcium.

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What are the 12 foods that contain the most calcium?
Milk and dairy products are often considered the food that contains the most calcium, but it is by no means the only source! Let's find out together which 12 foods contain the most calcium.
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Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium. Sesame contains 975 mg of calcium/100 g. To season some recipes, tahini - sesame seed butter - is excellent.(source: USDA)
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Sardines
Sardines, like salmon, contain high amounts of calcium. In particular, 100 grams of fresh sardines contain 33 mg of calcium (source: Humanitas.co.uk)
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Broccoli
Broccoli contains 47 mg of calcium/100 g. Compared to other vegetables, broccoli is rich in calcium and vitamin C. (Source: USDA)
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Parmesan cheese
Parmesan cheese, as well as Grana Padano contain high amounts of calcium. Parmesan cheese contains 1 109 mg of calcium/100 g. (source: USDA)
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Salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of calcium. Fresh salmon contains 24 mg of calcium /100 g. (source: world-population.net)
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Whole white yogurt
Whole white yoghurt is an excellent source of calcium. Whole white yoghurt contains 125 mg calcium /100 g (source: humanitas.co.uk)
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Lentils
Lentils, besides being an excellent source of protein, are very rich in iron, phosphorus and B vitamins. They also contain 19 mg of calcium/100 g. (source: USDA)
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Black cabbage
Black cabbage is a foodstuff very rich in calcium: A portion of 100 grams contains 235 mg calcium. (source: USDA)
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Almonds
Almonds are also an excellent source of calcium, containing as much as 264 mg/100 g (source: USDA)
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Oranges
Oranges also contain calcium - 11 mg per 100 g portion. In addition to calcium, oranges also contain vitamin C, which facilitates its absorption. (source: USDA)
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Recommended daily intake:
The recommended daily intake of calcium for most adults according to humanitas.co.uk is 800 mg. But some people need a higher daily calcium intake.
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