CALCIUM CONTENT OF LEAFY GREENS
Quantities are per one ounce (28 grams) of fresh produce ~
Romaine ~ 9.2 mg
Red Leaf ~ 9.2 mg
Green Leaf ~ 10.1 mg
Brussels Sprouts ~ 11.8 mg ~ high in Vitamin C; may cause gas
Broccoli ~ 13.4 mg ~ may cause gas
Chard ~ 14.3 mg
Endive (Chicory) ~ 14.6 mg
Cilantro ~ 18.8 mg
Spinach ~ 27.7 mg ~ high in Oxalic Acid (oxalic acid with calcium forms most bladder and kidney stones)
Mustard Greens ~ 28.8 mg
Bok Choy ~ 29.4 mg ~ may cause gas
Beet Greens ~ 32.8 mg ~ high in Oxalic Acid
Watercress ~ 33.6 mg
Kale ~ 37.8 mg ~ high in Vitamin C; solidifies calcium (stones)
Parsley ~ 38.6 mg ~ high in Vitamin C
Collard Greens ~ 40.6 mg
Basil ~ 49.6 mg
Dandelion Greens ~ 52.4 mg
Turnip Greens ~ 53.2 mg
Spearmint, Fresh ~ 55.7 mg
Peppermint ~ 68.0 mg
Grape Leaves ~ 102.0 mg
Spearmint, Dried ~ 417.0 mg
Data not available for ~
Carrot Tops
Clover
Escarole
Raddichio
Raspberry Leaves
Wheat Grass
Sources ~
http://www.nutritiondata.com
Information regarding Oxalic Acid provided by Bunspace Administration at ~ http://www.bunspace.com/forum/thread?tid=8212&posts_tgp_no=last