Table 3.

Food and beverage sources of calcium

FOOD OR BEVERAGE ITEMSERVING SIZECALCIUM, mg
Milk (skim)1 cup316
Almond milk (calcium fortified)*1 cup330
Mozzarella cheese (partly skimmed)2 oz443
Cheddar cheese2 oz403
Yogurt (plain, low fat)6 oz311
Yogurt (Greek, plain, nonfat)6 oz187
Soy beverage (calcium fortified)*1 cup330
Orange juice (calcium fortified)*1 cup330
Salmon (pink, canned with bones)3.5 oz281
Tofu (regular, calcium fortified)0.5 cup434
Kale (cooked)0.5 cup47
White beans (cooked)1 cup161
Almonds (whole, natural with skins)1 cup385
  • * Based on Canadian products and daily values.

  • Data from Health Canada28 and the United States Department of Agriculture.29