Foods high in calcium

Calcium keeps bones and teeth strong and helps muscles and nerves work. The Daily Value for calcium is 1300 mg.

Everyday foods highest in calcium

#FoodCalcium / 100 g% DVCalories
1Desserts (rennin, tablets, unsweetened)3730 mg287%84
2Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, snickers marathon double chocolate nut bar)1500 mg115%377
3Cheese product (pasteurized process, american, vitamin d fortified)1380 mg106%307
4Milk (dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin a and vitamin d)1260 mg97%362
5Milk (dry, nonfat, regular, without added vitamin a and vitamin d)1260 mg97%362
6Cheese (parmesan, shredded)1250 mg96%415
7Milk (dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin a and vitamin d)1230 mg95%358
8Milk (dry, nonfat, instant, without added vitamin a and vitamin d)1230 mg95%358
9Tofu (salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate)1230 mg95%116
10Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, cocoavia, chocolate almond snack bar)1210 mg93%347
11Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, cocoavia, chocolate blueberry snack bar)1210 mg93%325
12Cheese (parmesan, hard)1180 mg91%392
13Candies (mars snackfood us, cocoavia chocolate bar)1160 mg89%539
14Cheese (mexican, blend, reduced fat)1150 mg88%282
15Cheese (parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat)1110 mg85%265
16Snacks (m&m mars, kudos whole grain bar, chocolate chip)1080 mg83%420
17Candies (mars snackfood us, cocoavia crispy chocolate bar)1070 mg82%517
18Cheese (romano)1060 mg82%387
19Cheese (pasteurized process, american, fortified with vitamin d)1040 mg80%366
20Cheese (pasteurized process, american, without added vitamin d)1040 mg80%371
21Cheese (gruyere)1010 mg78%413
22Seeds (sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted)989 mg76%565
23Candies (mars snackfood us, cocoavia blueberry and almond chocolate bar)985 mg76%525
24Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, snickers marathon chewy chocolate peanut bar)965 mg74%396
25Cheese (mozzarella, nonfat)961 mg74%141
26Cheese (swiss, low fat)961 mg74%179
27Cheese (swiss, low sodium)961 mg74%374
28Cheese (swiss, nonfat or fat free)961 mg74%127
29Tofu (fried, prepared with calcium sulfate)961 mg74%270
30Seeds (sesame butter, paste)960 mg74%586

Top food in each category

American Indian/Alaska Native FoodsSmelt (dried (alaska native))1600 mg per 100 gBaby FoodsBabyfood (gerber, graduates lil biscuits vanilla wheat)1280 mg per 100 gBaked ProductsLeavening agents (baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate)7360 mg per 100 gBeef ProductsBeef (variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw)485 mg per 100 gBeveragesBeverages (cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin a)1440 mg per 100 gBreakfast CerealsCereals (cream of wheat, 2 1/2 minute cook time, dry)882 mg per 100 gCereal Grains and PastaCornmeal (white, self-rising, bolted, plain, enriched)361 mg per 100 gDairy and Egg ProductsWhey (acid, dried)2050 mg per 100 gFast FoodsLITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza (thin crust)422 mg per 100 gFats and OilsSalad dressing (blue or roquefort cheese, low calorie)89 mg per 100 gFinfish and Shellfish ProductsFish (sardine, atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone)382 mg per 100 gFruits and Fruit JuicesOrange juice (frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, with added calcium)578 mg per 100 gLamb, Veal, and Game ProductsLamb (variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw)162 mg per 100 gLegumes and Legume ProductsTofu (dried-frozen (koyadofu), prepared with calcium sulfate)2130 mg per 100 gMeals, Entrees, and Side DishesMacaroni or noodles with cheese (microwaveable, unprepared)328 mg per 100 gNut and Seed ProductsSeeds (sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried)1630 mg per 100 gPork ProductsPork (fresh, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw)315 mg per 100 gPoultry ProductsPoultry (mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw)187 mg per 100 gRestaurant FoodsON THE BORDER (cheese quesadilla)432 mg per 100 gSausages and Luncheon MeatsFrankfurter (pork)267 mg per 100 gSnacksFormulated bar (mars snackfood us, snickers marathon double chocolate nut bar)1500 mg per 100 gSoups, Sauces, and GraviesSauce (alfredo mix, dry)467 mg per 100 gSpices and HerbsSpices (basil, dried)2240 mg per 100 gSweetsDesserts (rennin, tablets, unsweetened)3730 mg per 100 gVegetables and Vegetable ProductsChives (freeze-dried)813 mg per 100 g

All foods: top 50 by calcium

Includes concentrated items like dried spices and powders, which you usually eat in small amounts.

#FoodCalcium / 100 g% DV
1Leavening agents (baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate)7360 mg566%
2Leavening agents (baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate)5880 mg452%
3Leavening agents (baking powder, low-sodium)4330 mg333%
4Desserts (rennin, tablets, unsweetened)3730 mg287%
5Spices (basil, dried)2240 mg172%
6Spices (savory, ground)2130 mg164%
7Tofu (dried-frozen (koyadofu), prepared with calcium sulfate)2130 mg164%
8Whey (acid, dried)2050 mg158%
9Spices (marjoram, dried)1990 mg153%
10Spices (thyme, dried)1890 mg145%
11Spices (dill weed, dried)1780 mg137%
12Spices (celery seed)1770 mg136%
13Spices (sage, ground)1650 mg127%
14Seeds (sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried)1630 mg125%
15Smelt (dried (alaska native))1600 mg123%
16Spices (oregano, dried)1600 mg123%
17Spices (dill seed)1520 mg117%
18Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, snickers marathon double chocolate nut bar)1500 mg115%
19Spearmint (dried)1490 mg115%
20Beverages (cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin a)1440 mg111%
21Spices (poppy seed)1440 mg111%
22Beverages (dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder)1410 mg108%
23Beverages (orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder)1380 mg106%
24Cheese product (pasteurized process, american, vitamin d fortified)1380 mg106%
25Spices (chervil, dried)1350 mg104%
26Babyfood (gerber, graduates lil biscuits vanilla wheat)1280 mg98%
27Spices (rosemary, dried)1280 mg98%
28Milk (dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin a and vitamin d)1260 mg97%
29Milk (dry, nonfat, regular, without added vitamin a and vitamin d)1260 mg97%
30Cheese (parmesan, shredded)1250 mg96%
31Spices (coriander leaf, dried)1250 mg96%
32Babyfood (cereal, oatmeal, dry, gerber, single grain, fortified)1240 mg95%
33Milk (dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin a and vitamin d)1230 mg95%
34Milk (dry, nonfat, instant, without added vitamin a and vitamin d)1230 mg95%
35Tofu (salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate)1230 mg95%
36Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, cocoavia, chocolate almond snack bar)1210 mg93%
37Formulated bar (mars snackfood us, cocoavia, chocolate blueberry snack bar)1210 mg93%
38Protein supplement (milk based, muscle milk light, powder)1200 mg92%
39Spices (fennel seed)1200 mg92%
40Cheese (parmesan, hard)1180 mg91%
41Milk (buttermilk, dried)1180 mg91%
42Babyfood (cereal, oatmeal, dry fortified)1160 mg89%
43Candies (mars snackfood us, cocoavia chocolate bar)1160 mg89%
44Babyfood (cereal, oatmeal, with honey, dry)1150 mg88%
45Cheese (mexican, blend, reduced fat)1150 mg88%
46Spices (parsley, dried)1140 mg88%
47Spices (tarragon, dried)1140 mg88%
48Cheese (parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat)1110 mg85%
49Snacks (m&m mars, kudos whole grain bar, chocolate chip)1080 mg83%
50Candies (mars snackfood us, cocoavia crispy chocolate bar)1070 mg82%

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