Vegetable Calcium:Phosphorus Ratios
This is the newest most up to date Ca:P Chart on the internet today. It was developed using approximately 10 sources either from the internet or in book form. Only the most accurate data was used at all times. The values were then calculated out into ratio form since it is the ratio that we are most concerned with in the Iguana's diet. Then the values of Protein were added in order to show how vegetable protein is all that is needed to help and iguana grow and stay healthy as opposed to adding extra proteins as with other diets.
This list was then placed in a BEST to WORST order, first by ratio, second by calcium value and lastly by protein value.
A table for fruits can be found on the Iguana Den site as well.
| Food name
* |
Amount * |
Prep * |
Calcium (mg) |
Phosphorus (mg) |
Ratio * |
Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collard Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 52.2 | 3.6 | 14.6:1 | 0.882 |
| Mustard Spinach | 1 Cup | Raw | 315.0 | 42.0 | 7.5:1 | 3.3 |
| Turnip Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 104.5 | 23.1 | 4.5:1 | 0.825 |
| Amaranth | 1 Cup | Raw | 60.2 | 14.0 | 4.3:1 | 0.7 |
| Beet Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 45.2 | 15.2 | 2.9:1 | 0.7 |
| Dandelion Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 102.8 | 36.3 | 2.8:1 | 1.485 |
| Chinese Cabbage | 1 Cup | Raw | 73.5 | 25.9 | 2.8:1 | 1.1 |
| Lettuce (Loose Leaf | 1 Cup | Raw | 38.1 | 14.0 | 2.7:1 | 0.7 |
| Coriander | 1 Cup | Raw | 15.7 | 5.8 | 2.7:1 | 0.376 |
| Jute (Potherb) | 1 Cup | Raw | 58.2 | 23.2 | 2.5:1 | 0.3 |
| Kale | 1 Cup | Raw | 90.5 | 37.5 | 2.4:1 | 2.2 |
| Mustard Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 57.7 | 24.1 | 2.4:1 | 1.5 |
| Parsley | 1 Cup | Raw | 82.8 | 34.8 | 2.3:1 | 1.8 |
| Chicory Greens | 1 Cup | Raw | 180.0 | 84.6 | 2.1:1 | 0.8 |
| Cabbage (Green) | 1 Cup | Raw | 41.8 | 20.5 | 2.0:1 | 1.3 |
| Watercress | 1 Cup | Raw | 40.8 | 20.4 | 2.0:1 | 0.8 |
| Spinach | 1 Cup | Raw | 29.7 | 14.7 | 2.0:1 | 0.9 |
| Food name
* |
Amount * |
Prep * |
Calcium (mg) |
Phosphorus (mg) |
Ratio * |
Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash (Spaghetti) | 1 Cup | Raw | 23.2 | 12.1 | 1.9:1 | 0.6 |
| Endive | 1 Cup | Raw | 13.0 | 7.0 | 1.9:1 | 0.3 |
| Leeks | 1 Cup | Raw | 52.5 | 31.2 | 1.7:1 | 1.3 |
| Celery | 1 Cup | Raw | 48.0 | 30.0 | 1.6:1 | 0.9 |
| Squash (Butternut) | 1 Cup | Raw | 67.2 | 46.2 | 1.5:1 | 1.4 |
| Napa Cabbage | 1 Cup | Raw | 31.6 | 20.7 | 1.5:1 | 1.2 |
| Food name
* |
Amount * |
Prep * |
Calcium (mg) |
Phosphorus (mg) |
Ratio * |
Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce (Butter Head) | 1 Cup | Raw | 17.6 | 12.7 | 1.4:1 | 0.7 |
| Okra | 1 Cup | Raw | 81.0 | 63.0 | 1.3:1 | 2.0 |
| Tofu (Regular) | 1 Cup | Raw | 275.3 | 228.2 | 1.2:1 | 16.2 |
| Cabbage (Red) | 1 Cup | Raw | 45.4 | 37.4 | 1.2:1 | 1.2 |
| Radish | 1 Cup | Raw | 24.4 | 20.9 | 1.2:1 | 0.6 |
| Tofu (Firm) | 1 Cup | Raw | 408.2 | 370.4 | 1.1:1 | 20.3 |
| Broccoli (Spears) | 1 Cup | Raw | 87.4 | 78.0 | 1.1:1 | 4.4 |
| Turnip | 1 Cup | Raw | 39.0 | 35.1 | 1.1:1 | 1.2 |
| Swiss Chard | 1 Cup | Raw | 18.4 | 16.6 | 1.1:1 | 0.6 |
| Jew's Ear (Pepeao) | 1 Cup | Raw | 15.8 | 13.9 | 1.1:1 | 0.5 |
| Soy Bean (Green) | 1 Cup | Raw | 504.3 | 496.6 | 1:1 | 33.2 |
| Green Beans (Snap Beans) | 1 Cup | Raw | 40.7 | 41.8 | 1:1 | 2.0 |
| Squash (Winter, All Variety) | 1 Cup | Raw | 36.0 | 37.1 | 1:1 | 1.7 |
| Chayote | 1 Cup | Raw | 22.4 | 23.8 | 1:1 | 1.1 |
| Lettuce (Iceberg) | 1 Cup | Raw | 10.5 | 11.0 | 1:1 | 0.6 |
| Food name
* |
Amount * |
Prep * |
Calcium (mg) |
Phosphorus (mg) |
Ratio * |
Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash (Acorn) | 1 Cup | Raw | 46.2 | 50.4 | 0.9:1 | 1.1 |
| Rutabaga | 1 Cup | Raw | 65.8 | 81.2 | 0.8:1 | 1.7 |
| Burdock Root | 1 Cup | Raw | 48.4 | 50.2 | 0.8:1 | 1.8 |
| Sweet Potato | 1 Cup | Raw | 29.3 | 37.2 | 0.8:1 | 2.2 |
| Lettuce (Romaine) | 1 Cup | Raw | 10.1 | 12.6 | 0.8:1 | 0.5 |
| Dock | 1 Cup | Raw | 58.5 | 83.8 | 0.7:1 | 2.7 |
| Broccoli | 1 Cup | Raw | 42.2 | 58.1 | 0.7:1 | 2.6 |
| Ginger Root | 1 Cup | Raw | 17.3 | 25.9 | 0.7:1 | 1.7 |
| Cucumber (without Skin | 1 Cup | Raw | 16.7 | 25.0 | 0.7:1 | 0.7 |
| Squash (Hubbard) | 1 Cup | Raw | 16.2 | 24.4 | 0.7:1 | 2.3 |
| Cucumber (with Skin) | 1 Cup | Raw | 14.6 | 20.8 | 0.7:1 | 0.7 |
| French Beans | 1 Cup | Raw | 342.2 | 559.4 | 0.6:1 | 34.6 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 1 Cup | Raw | 37.0 | 60.7 | 0.6:1 | 3.0 |
| Carrots | 1 Cup | Raw | 29.7 | 48.4 | 0.6:1 | 1.1 |
| Squash (Summer, All Variety) | 1 Cup | Raw | 22.6 | 39.6 | 0.6:1 | 1.3 |
| Parsnips | 1 Cup | Raw | 47.9 | 94.4 | 0.5:1 | 1.6 |
| Kohlrabi | 1 Cup | Raw | 32.4 | 62.1 | 0.5:1 | 2.3 |
| Pumpkin | 1 Cup | Raw | 24.4 | 51.0 | 0.5:1 | 1.2 |
| Tomato (Green) | 1 Cup | Raw | 23.4 | 50.4 | 0.5:1 | 2.2 |
| Cauliflower | 1 Cup | Raw | 22.0 | 44.0 | 0.5:1 | 2.0 |
| Squash (Zucchini | 1 Cup | Raw | 18.6 | 39.7 | 0.5:1 | 1.4 |
| Peppers (Sweet) | 1 Cup | Raw | 13.4 | 28.3 | 0.5:1 | 1.3 |
| Alfalfa (Sprouts) | 1 Cup | Raw | 10.6 | 23.1 | 0.5:1 | 1.3 |
| Lupins | 1 Cup | Raw | 316.8 | 792.0 | 0.4:1 | 65.1 |
| Soy Bean (Sprouts) | 1 Cup | Raw | 46.9 | 114.8 | 0.4:1 | 9.2 |
| Asparagus | 1 Cup | Raw | 28.1 | 75.0 | 0.4:1 | 3.1 |
| Beats | 1 Cup | Raw | 21.8 | 54.4 | 0.4:1 | 2.2 |
| Yams | 1 Cup | Raw | 25.5 | 82.5 | 0.3:1 | 2.3 |
| Avocado (California) | 1 Cup | Raw | 25.3 | 96.6 | 0.3:1 | 4.9 |
| Avocado (Florida) | 1 Cup | Raw | 25.3 | 89.7 | 0.3:1 | 3.7 |
| Eggplant | 1 Cup | Raw | 5.7 | 18.0 | 0.3:1 | 0.8 |
| Peas (Green) | 1 Cup | Raw | 36.3 | 156.6 | 0.2:1 | 7.9 |
| Artichoke | 1 Cup | Raw | 21.0 | 117.0 | 0.2:1 | 3.0 |
| Bamboo Shoots | 1 Cup | Raw | 19.6 | 89.1 | 0.2:1 | 3.9 |
| Tomato (Red) | 1 Cup | Raw | 9.0 | 43.2 | 0.2:1 | 1.5 |
| Mushrooms | 1 Cup | Raw | 3.5 | 72.8 | 0.02:1 | 2.0 |
| Corn (Yellow) | 1 Cup | Raw | 3.1 | 137.1 | 0.02:1 | 5.0 |
| Rhubarb (IS TOXIC Do No Use! Here for data purposes only) |
1 Cup | Raw | 104.9 | 17.0 | 6.2:1 | 1.1 |
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