Jan 9, 2024, 10:26 AM IST

7 dairy-free foods high in calcium 

Ritik Raj

When we think of completing our calcium intake, dairy products are the first choice that comes to mind, but here we have seven non-dairy foods that contain high amounts of calcium.

There are 68 mg of calcium in a large sweet potato. These vegetables also contain high levels of potassium and vitamins C and A.

Sweet potatoes

Broccoli is rich in calcium and vitamin K, which support healthy bones and may protect against bone-related illnesses. 

Broccoli

Your calcium deficiency may be lessened by sunflower seeds because of their high calcium content.

Sunflower seeds

You can get roughly 55 mg of calcium from one orange, which is 6% of your daily requirement.

Oranges

You can fortify strong bones by consuming one ounce of the seeds, which provides 18% of your daily required intake of calcium.

Chia seeds

Sesame seeds are a good source of manganese and calcium, two minerals that aid in the growth of strong, healthy bones.

Sesame seeds

Almonds have the most calcium of any non-dairy nut—100 grams of almonds contain 254 mg.

Almonds

This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.