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Calcium from Chia seeds

Chia seeds (dried) has 631 mg calcium per 100 g. A typical portion is 1 handful (28 g).

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For 500 mg calcium

500 mg calcium = 2.8 × 1 handful (Chia seeds)

79 g of food · 385 kcal

79 g of food · 385 kcal

For 1,000 mg calcium

1,000 mg calcium = 5.7 × 1 handful (Chia seeds)

158 g of food · 770 kcal

158 g of food · 770 kcal

Amounts use USDA FoodData Central for Chia seeds, retrieved September 22, 2026. Cooking form is the form you eat.

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Reference

1,000 mg calcium per day. Source: WHO/FAO Vitamin and mineral requirements, 2004 (adults). As of January 1, 2004.

Food for 1,000 mg calcium

Chia seeds

631 mg calcium per 100 g

5.7 × 1 handful

158 g of food · 770 kcal