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Calcium Rich Plant Foods



          Collard Greens:       Calcium content: 268 milligrams per 1 cup cooked

          Broccoli:             Calcium content: 86 milligrams in 2 cups raw


          Kale:                 Calcium content: 101 milligrams in 1 cup raw, chopped

          Edamame:              Calcium content: 98 milligrams in 1 cup cooked

          Bok Choy:             Calcium content: 74 milligrams per 1 cup shredded

          Figs:                 Calcium content: 121
          milligrams per 1/2 cup dried

          Oranges:              Calcium content: 74
          milligrams in one large orange and 27
          milligrams in a cup of orange juice


          Sardines:             Calcium content: 351
          milligrams in one 3.75-ounce can

          Canned Salmon:   Calcium content: 232
          milligrams in half a can

          White Beans:          Calcium content: 63
          milligrams in 1/2 cup cooked


          Tofu:                 Calcium content: 434
          milligrams per half cup

          Almonds:              Calcium content: 75
          milligrams per ounce (about 23 whole almonds)

          (Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/14-dairy-foods-high-
          calcium/story?id=25245008#14)
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