Foods High in Calcium 

  Serving Size Calcium (milligrams)
Dairy Foods    
Milk (all kinds) 1 cup Approximately 300
Yogurt 8 oz. container 274 to 452
Cheese (American, Swiss, Mozzarella, or Muenster) 1 ounce Approximately 200
Non-Dairy Foods    
Tofu processed with calcium sulfate ½ cup 435
Canned sardines with bones 3 ounces 370
Canned salmon with bones 3 ounces 167
Spinach, fresh, cooked ½ cup 122
Turnip greens, fresh, cooked ½ cup 99
Kale, frozen, cooked ½ cup 90
Broccoli, fresh, cooked ½ cup 89
Bok choy, fresh, cooked ½ cup 80
Almonds, whole 1 ounce 75
Collards, fresh, cooked ½ cup 75
Beans, dried, cooked 1 cup 50-90
Minute Maid or Tropicana orange juice (labeled as calcium-fortified) 1 cup 300
Soy milk (labeled as calcium-fortified) 1 cup 240
Source: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin 72

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