Two Blocks of Tofu Can Have Very Different Calcium Levels
Health & Nutrition
Some tofu is made with calcium salts and provides a useful source of calcium. Products vary, so compare the calcium amount on the label for the portion you eat.
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements lists dairy foods, certain vegetables, canned fish with edible bones, and suitably fortified foods among calcium sources. If you prefer plant-based foods, look at calcium-fortified drinks and tofu alongside vegetables such as bok choy and kale.
For a practical shopping comparison, check equivalent serving sizes on two tofu packages. Choose a texture that suits your recipe too. Silken tofu works differently from firm tofu, even when their calcium amounts look similar.
