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CALCIUM:PHOSPHORUS RATIO CHART

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A Good Ca:P Ratio Is Important For The Health Of All Animals

CHARTS:

In some countries, foods may be known by other names. Alternate food names indicated by asterisk.

  • Peppers (bell)* - Capsicum
  • Beet Greens* - Beetroot Greens/leaves
  • Cilantro* - Coriander
  • Romaine Lettuce* - Cos Lettuce
  • Cantaloupe* - Rock Melon
  • Beets* - Beetroot
  • Kale* - Curly Kale

Ordered Lists


Calcium:Phosphorus Ratio
Vegetables
Ca:P

14.5:1 -- Collards
7.5:1 -- Spinach, Mustard
4.5:1 -- Turnip Greens
4.3:1 -- Lambsquarters
3.2:1 -- Dill Weed
3.0:1 -- Beet* Greens
2.8:1 -- Dandelion Greens
2.8:1 -- Chinese Cabbage (pak-choi)
2.7:1 -- Lettuce, LooseLeaf
2.4:1 -- Mustard Greens
2.4:1 -- Parsley
2.4:1 -- Kale*
2.1:1 -- Chicory Greens
2.0:1 -- Spinach
2.0:1 -- Watercress
2.0:1 -- Cabbage
0.7:1 -- Endive, Belgian (Witloof Chicory)
1.9:1 -- Endive (Escarole)
1.6:1 -- Celery
1.5:1 -- Purslane
1.4:1 -- Cilantro*
1.4:1 -- Lettuce, Butterhead (Boston, Bibb)
1.3:1 -- Okra
1.1:1 -- Swiss Chard
1.1:1 -- Turnip
1.1:1 -- Chard, Swiss
1.0:1 -- Squash (winter, all varieties)
1.0:1 -- Green Beans
0.8:1 -- Lettuce, Romaine*
0.8:1 -- Sweet Potato
0.8:1 -- Rutabaga
0.7:1 -- Broccoli
0.7:1 -- Cucumber (with skin)
0.6:1 -- Carrots
0.6:1 -- Squash (summer, all varieties)
0.6:1 -- Carrots, Baby
0.6:1 -- Brussels Sprouts
0.5:1 -- Cauliflower
0.5:1 -- Kohlrabi
0.5:1 -- Pumpkin
0.5:1 -- Alfalfa Sprouts
0.5:1 -- Parsnips
0.5:1 -- Peppers*,Green
0.5:1 -- Peppers*,Red
0.4:1 -- Sweet Potato Leaves
0.4:1 -- Beets*
0.4:1 -- Asparagus
0.2:1 -- Tomato
.02:1 -- Corn, White Go Up
Calcium:Phosphorus Ratio
Fruits
Ca:P

4.8:1 -- Papaya
2.9:1 -- Orange
1.8:1 -- Lime
1.8:1 -- Raspberries
1.6:1 -- Lemon (no peel)
1.5:1 -- Blackberries
1.5:1 -- Grapefruit, White
1.2:1 -- Grapefruit, Pink and Red
1.2:1 -- Tangerine
1.0:1 -- Pineapple
1.0:1 -- Pear
1.0:1 -- Apple (with Skin)
0.9:1 -- Mango
0.9:1 -- Watermelon
0.8:1 -- Cherries, Sweet
0.8:1 -- Grapes
0.8:1 -- Cranberries
0.7:1 -- Casaba Melon
0.7:1 -- Apricots
0.7:1 -- Kiwi
0.7:1 -- Strawberries
0.6:1 -- Cantaloupe*
0.6:1 -- Honeydew Melon
0.6:1 -- Blueberries
0.5:1 -- Persimmon, Japanese
0.5:1 -- Raisins, Seedless
0.4:1 -- Peach
0.4:1 -- Plum
0.3:1 -- Nectarine
0.3:1 -- Banana

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