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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