{"id":6803,"date":"2023-02-01T11:27:51","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rilling-healthcare.de\/nicht-kategorisiert\/milk-or-milk-substitute-which-provides-more-calcium\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T02:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T00:47:03","slug":"milk-or-milk-substitute-which-provides-more-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rilling-healthcare.de\/en\/blog-en\/milk-or-milk-substitute-which-provides-more-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"Milk or milk substitute – which provides more calcium?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEven as children, we learn that drinking milk is good for healthy bones due to the calcium it contains. However, in recent years, cow’s milk in particular has become less and less popular and various milk substitute drinks are booming. Many people generally avoid animal products to protect the climate or simply because they are allergic to them. But can vegan alternatives meet their nutritional needs, especially their calcium requirements? \n\n

Milk as a source of calcium – can milk substitutes keep up?<\/h2>\nMilk is generally regarded as the main source of calcium. Sheep’s milk is richer in calcium than the most common cow’s milk. Calcium is important for our energy metabolism. The mineral also supports muscle function and contributes to normal blood clotting. Milk substitutes as vegan alternatives often cannot keep up in terms of calcium content. Here we tell you what’s in the dairy-free drinks. \n

Soy drink as a vegan milk substitute<\/h2>\nSoy beverages have been available as a milk substitute for quite some time. They have less than half the calories of cow\u2019s milk<\/strong> and contain many important proteins, though they also have less than half the calcium found in cow\u2019s milk<\/strong>. That\u2019s why calcium is often added. People with allergies need to be careful with soy milk, though. That\u2019s because the proteins in this drink are identical to those in birch pollen. In addition, soy has come under increasing criticism in recent years, partly for sustainability reasons. \n

Low-nutrient almond drink instead of milk?<\/h2>\nEven though almonds are super healthy and full of valuable vitamins, proteins, healthy fats and minerals, almond drink only has a nutty taste in common with them and contains hardly any of these good ingredients. It consists mainly of water, which is why it contains only minimal nutrients<\/strong>. When buying almond milk, always check the percentage of almonds in the milk. \n

Spelt drink<\/h2>\nLike almond drink, spelt drink contains hardly any protein, vitamins and minerals<\/strong> and is often enriched with calcium.\n

Nutrient-rich coconut drink<\/h2>\nIn contrast to almond drink, “milk” made from coconut contains far more nutrients. This is because coconut milk is made by grinding the fruit flesh and then pressing it. In addition to healthy fats<\/strong>, coconut milk contains sodium, potassium and magnesium<\/strong>. However, its strong taste does not go well with all dishes. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Oat drink as the most sensible milk substitute<\/h2>

It makes almost the most sense as a milk substitute. It contains just as many calories as cow’s milk. Oat drinks contain just as much calcium as cow’s milk<\/strong> and also valuable fiber<\/strong>. These keep you full for a long time. Most manufacturers do not add sugar in the production of oat drinks, as the oat drink already contains cereal starch. Only those who suffer from gluten intolerance should be careful with oat drinks. This is because not all oat drinks are gluten-free. <\/p>

How do you get enough calcium despite milk substitutes?<\/h2>

With the exception of oat drinks, animal milk still contains the most calcium. Calcium and vitamins are therefore often added to milk substitutes. Many of the drinks also contain stabilizers, flavourings and other additives that do not necessarily make them healthier than milk. <\/p>

Whichever drink you choose as a milk substitute, it should be organically produced so that you don’t ingest any additional harmful substances. If no calcium is added to your favorite drink, you should definitely cover your calcium requirements elsewhere. This works particularly well with a balanced diet and high-quality<\/strong> food supplements such as SILICIUM PLUS from Dr. Rilling Healthcare<\/a>. <\/p>

Calcium and magnesium are involved in many important metabolic processes throughout the body. The three minerals complement each other perfectly in their function. <\/p>

Suitable product: SILICIUM PLUS contains calcium. Calcium contributes to normal energy metabolism. The mineral also supports muscle function and contributes to normal blood clotting <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Read more in our guide<\/h3>\n