Good Sources of Calcium
Of course, milk and other dairy products are good sources of calcium, and most contain added vitamin D, which is also important for bone health.
But don't overlook the many other healthy calcium-fortified foods, including orange juice, soy products, and bread. Here are some dairy and nondairy products that boast quite a bit of this vital nutrient:
| Serving Size | Food or Beverage | Calcium |
| 8 ounces (237 milliliters) | milk | 300 milligrams |
| 8 ounces (237 milliliters) | calcium-fortified orange juice | 300 milligrams |
| 2 ounces (57 grams) | American cheese | 300 milligrams |
| 1½ ounces (43 grams) | cheddar cheese | 300 milligrams |
| 4 ounces (113 grams) | tofu fortified with calcium | 260 milligrams |
| 6 ounces (177 milliliters) | yogurt | 225 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | collard greens (cooked from frozen) | 178 milligrams |
| 4 ounces (113 grams) | ice cream, soft serve | 120 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | white beans | 110 milligrams |
| 1 ounce (28 grams) | almonds | 80 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | bok choy | 80 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | rhubarb, cooked | 75 milligrams |
| 4 ounces (113 grams) | cottage cheese | 70 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | red beans | 40 milligrams |
| ½ cup (118 milliliters) | broccoli, cooked | 35 milligrams |
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