FOOD NEWS
The Unanticipated Food That Has More Calcium Than Milk
By Andra Picincu
Cow's milk has long been considered one of the best sources of calcium, but as it turns out, firm tofu is just as nutritious and packed with even more calcium.
A half-cup of firm tofu prepared with calcium sulfate delivers 860 milligrams of calcium, or 66% of the recommended daily intake.
You'll also get 22 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and high doses of iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and other minerals.
A glass of skim milk has only 16 grams of protein, 597 milligrams of calcium, and no fiber. Plus, it's significantly higher in sodium and simple carbs than firm tofu.
The calcium in tofu also has a similar absorption rate to that of milk, but because tofu is higher in calcium than milk, it gives you more nutritional bang for your buck.