Recommended intake of calcium for adults 19–50 years, in milligrams per day (RDA, recommended dietary allowances based on North American and western European data) is 1000 mg a day (1 g).
Example of calcium plant food sources, fruit and seeds:
- Sesame seeds, whole, roasted - 989 mg calcium / 100 g.
- Chia seeds, dried - 631 mg calcium / 100 g.
- Figs, dried - 162 mg calcium / 100 g, ~ 600 g figs for 1000 mg (1 g) calcium.
- Olives, ripe, canned - 94 mg calcium / 100 g.
- Dates, medjool - 64 mg calcium / 100 g.
