Daily requirements for pregnant women: 75–100 grams protein from varied sources, 1200 mg calcium
Vegetarian sources of calcium AND protein:
1/2 c almonds 316 mg calcium/18.4 g protein
1/2 c soybeans (roasted) 232 mg calcium/34 g protein
1/2 c Brazil nuts 200 mg calcium/16.4 g protein
1/2 c sunflower seeds 132 mg calcium/26 g protein
1/2 c pistachios 152 mg calcium/23.2 g protein
1 c black beans 47 mg calcium/15.2 g protein
1 c great northern beans 121 mg calcium/14.8 g protein
1 c navy beans (cooked) 123 mg calcium/19.7 g protein
1 c kidney beans (cooked) 50 mg calcium/15.4 g protein
1/2 c peanuts 112 mg calcium/31.2 g protein
1 c pinto beans (cooked) 82 mg calcium/11 g protein
1 c chickpeas(cooked) 80 mg calcium/14.5 g protein
1 c refried beans 118 mg calcium/15.8 g protein
1/2 c cashews 52 mg calcium/17.8 g protein
Non-dairy sources of calcium
1 c turnip greens 105 mg
1 c kale 94 mg
1c broccoli 178 mg
1 c bok choy 74 mg
1/2 c kelp 168 mg
1 c mustard greens 104 mg
1 c collard greens 148 mg
1 T blackstrap molasses 137 mg
5 dried figs 110 mg
1 corn tortilla 60 mg
6 oz fortified orange juice 120 mg
1 c okra 100 mg
1 c acorn squash 64 mg
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