Sources of Calcium
Food
Milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich natural sources of calcium and are the major food contributors of this nutrient. Nondairy sources include vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage  and broccoli. Spinach provides calcium, but its bioavailability is poor. Most grains do not have high amounts of calcium unless they are fortified; however, they contribute calcium to the diet because they contain small amounts of calcium and people consume them frequently. Foods fortified with calcium include many fruit juices and drinks, tofu, and cereals. 
Selected food sources of calcium are listed 
Food                                                                                                                   
Yogurt, plain, low fat
Orange juice, calcium-fortified
Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 
Mozzarella, part skim,
Sardines, canned in oil, with bones
Cheddar cheese 
Milk, nonfat, Milk, reduced-fat ,Milk, buttermilk,Milk whole
Tofu, firm, made with calcium sulfate
Salmon, pink, canned, solids with bone
Cottage cheese, 1% milk fat
Tofu, soft, made with calcium sulfate
Instant breakfast drink, various flavors and brands, powder prepared with water
Frozen yogurt, vanilla, soft serve 
Ready-to-eat cereal, calcium-fortified 
Turnip greens, fresh, boiled 
Kale, fresh, cooked Kale, raw, chopped 
Ice cream, vanilla 
Soy beverage, calcium-fortified 
Chinese cabbage, bok choi, raw, shredded 
Bread, whiteBread, whole-wheat , 
Pudding, chocolate, ready to eat, refrigerated 
Tortilla, corn, ready-to-bake/fry,Tortilla, flour, ready-to-bake/fry 
Sour cream, reduced fat, cultured 
Broccoli, raw 
Cheese, cream, regular
 
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