Surprising List Of 10 Vegetables That Are Rich In Calcium

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7. Kelp.

This is also one of the vegetables most rich in calcium as it contains 136mg of calcium in a cup per serving. It is also known to be rich in iodine which prevents goiter.

 

8. Mustard Greens.

A one cup serving of mustard greens when cooked and drained without salt has 165mg of calcium.

 

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9. Spring Onions.

Otherwise known as scallions, are part of the vegetables rich in calcium which are part of the allium onion species. They have a milder taste and are related to leeks, Chinese onions, and garlic. Each scallion has 15g of calcium, and if chopped per cup, can bring out 100g of calcium.

 

10. Watercress.

This is an aquatic plant that is native to Europe and Asia, and one of the oldest grown leaf vegetables eaten by humans. A chopped watercress per cup serving has 34g of calcium, and 25g per 10 sprigs.

 

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