Lovneet Batra Highlights 7 Indian Foods With Up to 976mg Calcium per 100g, Beating Milk
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Updated · The Times of India · Jul 10
Lovneet Batra Highlights 7 Indian Foods With Up to 976mg Calcium per 100g, Beating Milk
1 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jul 10
Summary
Seven Indian plant-based foods highlighted by nutritionist Lovneet Batra contain more calcium per 100 grams than milk, which provides 125mg and is often treated as the default calcium source.
Sesame seeds lead the list at 976mg per 100g, followed by curry leaves at 830mg and ragi at 344mg, making seeds, greens and grains standout dairy-free options.
Other foods named were Amaranth at 215mg, drumstick leaves at 185mg, dried figs at 162mg and rajma at 143mg per 100g.
Batra framed the list for plant-based and dairy-free diets, noting these foods also add nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants.