Calcium

Getting enough calcium is important for strong bones and overall health.

Food Source Calcium - Standard Portions

FOODbc STANDARD PORTIONd CALORIES CALCIUM (mg)
Dairy and Fortified Soy Alternatives
Yogurt, plain, nonfat 8 ounces 137 488
Yogurt, plain, low fat 8 ounces 154 448
Kefir, plain, low fat 1 cup 104 317
Milk, low fat (1 %) 1 cup 102 305
Soy beverage (soy milk), unsweetened 1 cup 80 301
Yogurt, soy, plain 8 ounces 150 300
Milk, fat free (skim) 1 cup 83 298
Buttermilk, low fat 1 cup 98 284
Yogurt, Greek, plain, low fat 8 ounces 166 261
Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 8 ounces 134 250
Cheese, reduced, low, or fat free (various) 1 1/2 ounces ~55-155 ~115-485
Vegetables
Lambsquarters, cooked 1 cup 58 464
Nettles, cooked 1 cup 37 428
Mustard spinach, cooked 1 cup 29 284
Amaranth leaves, cooked 1 cup 28 276
Collard greens, cooked 1 cup 63 268
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 41 245
Nopales, cooked 1 cup 22 244
Taro root (dasheen or yautia), cooked 1 cup 60 204
Turnip greens, cooked 1 cup 29 197
Bok choy, cooked 1 cup 24 185
Jute, cooked 1 cup 32 184
Kale, cooked 1 cup 43 177
Mustard greens, cooked 1 cup 36 165
Beet greens, cooked 1 cup 39 164
Pak choi, cooked 1 cup 20 158
Dandelion greens, cooked 1 cup 35 147
Protein Foodse
Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 1/2 cup 94 434
Sardines, canned 3 ounces 177 325
Salmon, canned, solids with bone 3 ounces 118 181
Tahini (sesame butter or paste) 1 tablespoon 94 154
Fruits
Grapefruit juice, 100%, fortified 1 cup 94 350
Orange juice, 100%, fortified 1 cup 117 349
Other Sources
Almond beverage (almond milk), unsweetened, fortified 1 cup 36 442
Rice beverage (rice milk), unsweetened, fortified 1 cup 113 283