Calcium – Am I getting enough as a vegan?
Calcium is important for building strong and healthy bones. In the UK, the recommended intake for adults is 700 milligrams (mg) per day. There are plenty of ways that vegans can get calcium through diet.
- A 200ml glass of fortified plant-based milk contains 240mg of calcium.
- Kale has 250 mg of calcium per 100g.
- Spinach contains 120mg per 80g.
- Broccoli contains 88mg per 80g.
- A 100g of tofu contains 350mg of calcium