Calcium Food Sources

The best (but not the only) food sources of calcium are the following:

  • Yoghurt, plain low-fat (1 cup) - 415mg
  • Ricotta cheese, part skim (½ cup) - 337mg
  • Milk (1 cup) - 300mg
  • Swiss cheese, processed (28g) - 272mg
  • Cheddar cheese (28g) - 204mg
  • Salmon (with bones) (85g) - 203mg
  • Mozzarella cheese (28g) - 147mg
  • Cottage cheese, low fat (1 cup) - 138mg
Dairy products are rich sources of calcium, but it is also abundant in salmon, nuts, legumes, seeds and leafy green vegetables.

For a more comprehensive list of calcium food sources, visit: www.vitalhealthzone.com

References

  1. NutritionData - Calcium
  2. Vital Health Zone - Calcium.

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