These foods contain more calcium than a glass of milk
High calcium content has always been one of milk’s strongest selling points. But how much calcium is in a glass of milk, really? This will depend on how big the glass is, of course.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults is between 1,000-1,200 mg daily. This means that, even if you drink a glass of milk per day, you won’t meet the mineral's Daily Value (DV). But don’t worry: there are a few foods that can help you reach the DV.
You’re probably familiar with this soft Italian cheese. After all, it's famously used on pizzas! One cup of mozzarella contains 1.7 grams of calcium—that’s 130% of the DV.
But mozzarella is not just a calcium powerhouse. The cheese is also a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which may help reduce oxidative stress and potentially boost the immune system.
Firm tofu, in particular, also beats a glass of milk when it comes to calcium content. In fact, it can contain over five times the amount of calcium per cup, which is about 130% of the DV.
The calcium percentage varies slightly, depending on the type of coagulant used to make the tofu. Calcium coagulants are sometimes used, which makes a block of tofu even higher in the mineral. Tofu is also an excellent source of protein.
These small yet calcium-rich seeds pack 1.5 grams of calcium per cup, which means they provide nearly 120% of the DV for calcium.