Foods high in Calcium
About 99% of your body's calcium is stored in bones and teeth, but the rest is critical for muscle contraction, nerve signalling, and blood clotting. Getting enough throughout life protects bone strength as you age.
The ranking
Top 3 foods high in calcium
Per 100 g, with each food's share of the 1,300 mg daily value.
- 1,180
Intensely calcium-dense. A little grated goes a long way.
- 720
Another cheese that packs a lot of calcium per bite.
- 631
A spoonful adds calcium along with fiber and omega-3.
Realistically eaten by the spoonful, not the 100 g. A normal serving is closer to 10–15 g.
Quick tip
If you skip dairy, lean on calcium-set tofu, canned fish with bones, and fortified plant milks.
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