What foods contain Calcium?

Question

What foods contain Calcium?

Answer 1

Milk, cheese, yogurt to name a few.

Answer 2

Calcium is in a wide variety of foods, but some foods have much more calcium than others. The Food Group with the most calcium is the milk, yogurt and cheese group in the Food Guide Pyramid.

Non-fat Milk 1 cup, 300 mg calcium

Reduced fat Milk 1 cup, 300 mg calcium

Nonfat Yogurt 1 cup, 490 mg calcium  

Swiss cheese 1 oz., 270 mg calcium

Mozzarella, part skim 1 oz., 210 mg calcium

American Cheese 1 oz., 140 mg calcium  

Cottage Cheese 1 cup, 160 mg calcium

Parmesan cheese,grated  2 T, 140 mg calcium  

Pudding, prepared  1/2 cup, 150 mg

Frozen yogurt  1 cup, 200 mg  

Ice Cream, light 1/2 cup, 200 mg

There are many sources of calcium from the other food groups.

Black Beans

1 cup, 120 mg calcium

Navy Beans 1 cup, 130 mg calcium  

Fortified Cereal 1 cup, 300 mg calcium  

Soybeans, cooked  1 cup, 180 mg calcium  

Spinach, cooked  1/2 cup, 130 mg calcium

Bok Choy 1/2 cup, 80 mg calcium  

Kale, cooked 1/2 cup, 90 mg calcium  

Corn Tortilla 1, 6 inch, 50 mg calcium

Greens, mustard  1/2 cup, 100 mg calcium

Fortified Orange Juice 1 cup, 300 mg calcium  

Canned Salmon w/bones 3 oz, 180 mg

Fortified Cereal  1 cup, 300 mg

Waffle, fortified 1, 150 mg

Soy milk, fortified 1 cup, 400 mg

Greens, mustard 1/2 cup, 100 mg

Tofu  1 cup, 40 mg

Almonds 2 oz., 150 mg

Oysters 3 oz., 80 mg

Answer 3

While many foods contain calcium, dairy products are the most significant source. Milk, yogurt, cheese and buttermilk contain about 300mg of calcium per serving.

Some green, leafy vegetables — including broccoli, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens and bok choy or Chinese cabbage — are good sources of calcium. Canned salmon and sardines, shellfish, almonds, Brazil nuts and dried beans are also good dietary sources of calcium.

A number of other food products, such as breads, cereals and orange juice, are now enriched with calcium, making them a significant source of calcium for people who are lactose intolerant or whose dietary intake of calcium is otherwise inadequate. There is no apparent difference between eating calcium-fortified foods and eating foods that are naturally rich in calcium. However, calcium-fortified cereals may also contain phytate, which can interfere with calcium absorption. In addition, high-fiber diets – although healthy – contribute to low calcium levels because the presence of a lot of fiber in the intestines reduces the absorption of many nutrients, including calcium. The fiber “rushes” the food through the intestines so fast that maximum absorption of nutrients may not occur.

Many people find it difficult to consume sufficient dietary calcium to ensure good bone health. Calcium supplements — such as TUMS® and Os-Cal® — can be a good addition to the diet and can help prevent osteopenia (less than normal bone mass) and osteoporosis (low bone mass).

Answer 4

Yogurt, plain

Yogurt, fruit

Milk, low fat or nonfat

Milk, whole

Cheese, including American, ricotta, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese

Milk shakes

Eggnog

Salmon

Tofu

Rhubarb

Sardines

Collard greens

Spinach

Turnip greens

Okra

White beans

Baked beans

Broccoli

Peas

Brussel sprouts

Sesame seeds

Bok choy

Almonds

Calcium Fortified Foods

Calcium-fortified breakfast cereal, including General Mills Whole Grain Total, Total Raisin Bran, Total Cranberry Crunch, and Total Honey Clusters, all of which have 100% DV of calcium per serving!

Calcium-fortified orange juice

Calcium-fortified soy milk

SunnyD with Calcium (most SunnyD products don't have calcium, so look for the one that does if your child needs extra calcium in his diet)

Instant oatmeal

Calcium-fortified bread or English muffins

Calcium-fortified drink mixes such as Pediasure or Carnation Instant Breakfast

Other calcium-fortified breakfast cereals, including General Mills Golden Grahams (350 mg)

Answer 5

Any milk products...

Answer 6

Dairy (yougurt, milk, cheese, etc.)

Vegetables especially greens like Broccoli

Answer 7

Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.

Answer 8

Mainly all your dairy products. cheeses, yogurt,ect. Pudding also.

Answer 9

Anything dairy. That includes Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, etc. See food pyramid or talk to food specialist for more details