Foods Highest in Calcium

8,072 foods ranked by Calcium per 100 g.

These are the foods highest in Calcium, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with about 99% stored in the bones and teeth. Beyond skeletal strength, it is essential for muscle contraction, nerve signaling, blood clotting and a steady heartbeat.

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Values per 100 g.

Food	Calcium
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate	7,364.00 mg
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate	5,876.00 mg
Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium	4,332.00 mg
Desserts, rennin, tablets, unsweetened	3,733.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Corn Flakes	3,333.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, Whole Grain TOTAL	3,333.00 mg
Lemonade, low calorie, with aspartame, powder	3,098.00 mg
Spices, basil, dried	2,240.00 mg
Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu), prepared with calcium sulfate	2,134.00 mg
Spices, savory, ground	2,132.00 mg
Whey, acid, dried	2,054.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL, Blueberry Pomegranate	2,041.00 mg
Spices, marjoram, dried	1,990.00 mg
Spices, thyme, dried	1,890.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Raisin Bran	1,887.00 mg
Spices, dill weed, dried	1,784.00 mg
Spices, celery seed	1,767.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL, Cranberry Crunch	1,724.00 mg
Spices, sage, ground	1,652.00 mg
Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried	1,633.00 mg
Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)	1,600.00 mg
Spices, oregano, dried	1,597.00 mg
Spices, dill seed	1,516.00 mg
Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, BERRY BERRY KIX	1,515.00 mg
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix	1,512.00 mg
Cheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles	1,498.00 mg
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Marathon Double Chocolate Nut Bar	1,495.00 mg
Spearmint, dried	1,488.00 mg
Cocoa mix, with aspartame, low calorie, powder, with added calcium phosphorus, without added sodium or vitamin A	1,440.00 mg
Spices, poppy seed	1,438.00 mg

Dairy, fortified plant milks, tofu, sardines, kale, broccoli and almonds. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.

Calcium - frequently asked questions

What foods are highest in Calcium?

Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium, Desserts, rennin, tablets, unsweetened and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TOTAL Corn Flakes. See the full ranking above.

How much Calcium do I need a day?

The FDA Daily Value is 1,300 mg. Vitamin D is needed alongside calcium for proper absorption.

What does Calcium do?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with about 99% stored in the bones and teeth. Beyond skeletal strength, it is essential for muscle contraction, nerve signaling, blood clotting and a steady heartbeat.

Foods Highest in Calcium

Calcium - frequently asked questions

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