{"id":2558,"date":"2012-10-27T06:33:10","date_gmt":"2012-10-27T10:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chemicool.com\/elements\/?page_id=2558"},"modified":"2017-12-07T02:07:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T07:07:25","slug":"foods-high-in-calcium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chemicool.com\/elements\/foods-high-in-calcium.html","title":{"rendered":"Calcium Nutrition &#8211; Foods High In Calcium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"alkalieT\">\n<div class=\"atnorT\">20<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearT\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elnamT\">Ca<\/div>\n<div class=\"atweiT\">40.08<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Calcium is an essential mineral for human health. The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) are from 1000mg to 1300mg per day.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adsense300\">\n<div class=\"adsense300spacer\">\n<div style=\"line-height:10px;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.chemicool.com\/ad.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9461632227417539\" data-ad-slot=\"3265846807\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Data Zone<\/h2>\n<table class=\"datatop\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Classification:<\/td>\n<td>  Calcium is an essential mineral    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs):<\/td>\n<td>  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">71+ years:<\/td>\n<td>  1200 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Men 51-70 years:<\/td>\n<td>  1000 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Women 51-70 years:<\/td>\n<td>  1200 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Men 19-50 years:<\/td>\n<td>  1000 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Women 19-50 years:<\/td>\n<td>  1000 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\"> 9 &#8211; 18 years old :<\/td>\n<td>  1300 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\"> 4 &#8211; 8 years old:<\/td>\n<td>   1000 mg <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Best Foods:<\/td>\n<td>   milk, yogurt, sardines  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Tolerable Upper Adult (19-50 years old) Intake Level For Calcium:<\/td>\n<td> 2500 mg    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"elemglb\">Calcium Supplements available as:<\/td>\n<td> calcium citrate and calcium carbonate    <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"leftimagepadding\">\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chemicool.com\/elements\/images\/300-cheeses.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" alt=\"Cheeses\" class=\"size-full\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheeses &#8211; a good source of calcium.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Calcium Nutritional Facts<\/h2>\n<div class=\"author\">Dr. Doug Stewart<\/div>\n<p>Calcium is an essential mineral for human health.  <\/p>\n<p>It is the most abundant mineral in our bodies; the average person contains about 1 kilogram ( 2 lbs) of calcium. <\/p>\n<p>99 percent of our calcium is stored in our bones and teeth. It is essential for bone formation, which goes on throughout our lives. <\/p>\n<p>For adults the recommended dietary allowance of calcium is 1000 mg.  The full dietary allowance table for all ages is shown in the Data Zone.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium is needed for muscle function, nerve transmission, and the activation of various enzymes.  It is also required for wound healing, as it plays an important role in blood clotting.<\/p>\n<p>Our ability to absorb calcium from food is improved by taking vitamin D. Other helpful nutrients that aid absorption are Vitamin K, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemicool.com\/elements\/foods-high-in-magnesium.html\">magnesium<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemicool.com\/elements\/phosphorus.html\">phosphorous<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium is absorbed into our bodies through the small intestine. Excess calcium is removed in urine, feces, and sweat. <\/p>\n<p>As a supplement, calcium is available in a variety of forms such as calcium citrate, calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate.<\/p>\n<p>To see a list of foods that are high in calcium, and common foods that have a useful amount of calcium scroll down this page a little.  <\/p>\n<p>Some antacids also contain calcium. Very high doses of calcium can cause constipation and kidney stones.  <\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;line-height:2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h3>Foods High In Calcium<\/h3>\n<table class=\"chem-nut-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Food<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"> mg of calcium per serving<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"> percent of daily value in serving<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Yogurt, plain, low fat, 8 ounces<\/td>\n<td>415 mg<\/td>\n<td>42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orange juice, calcium-fortified, 6 ounces<\/td>\n<td>375 mg<\/td>\n<td>38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yogurt, fruit, low fat, 8 ounces<\/td>\n<td>338-384 mg<\/td>\n<td>34% &#8211; 38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mozzarella, part skim, 1.5 ounces<\/td>\n<td>333 mg<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sardines, canned in oil, with bones, 3 ounces<\/td>\n<td>325 mg<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fast foods, enchilada, with cheese, 1 enchilada<\/td>\n<td>324 mg<\/td>\n<td>32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheddar cheese, 1.5 ounces <\/td>\n<td>307 mg<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Milk, nonfat, 8 ounces <\/td>\n<td>299 mg<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheese, swiss, 1 ounce <\/td>\n<td>224 mg<\/td>\n<td>22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Milk, reduced-fat (2% milk fat), 8 ounces<\/td>\n<td>293 mg<\/td>\n<td>21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Milk, whole (3.25% milk fat), 8 ounces<\/td>\n<td>276 mg<\/td>\n<td>28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tofu, firm, made with calcium sulfate, &frac12; cup <\/td>\n<td>253 mg<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Salmon, pink, canned, solids with bone, 3 ounces<\/td>\n<td>181 mg<\/td>\n<td>18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Molasses, blackstrap, 1 tbsp<\/td>\n<td>172 mg<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, &frac12; cup<\/td>\n<td>146 mg<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheese, feta, 1 ounce<\/td>\n<td>140 mg<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cottage cheese, 1% milk fat, 1 cup<\/td>\n<td>138 mg<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tofu, soft, made with calcium sulfate, &frac12; cup<\/td>\n<td>138 mg<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt<\/td>\n<td>130 mg<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheese, camembert, 1 wedge (1 ounce)<\/td>\n<td>109 mg<\/td>\n<td>11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Instant breakfast drink, various flavors and brands, powder prepared with water, 8 ounces<\/td>\n<td>105 mg +<\/td>\n<td>10% +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frozen yogurt, vanilla, soft serve, &frac12; cup <\/td>\n<td>103 mg<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Turnip greens, fresh, boiled, &frac12; cup <\/td>\n<td>99 mg<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kale, fresh, cooked, 1 cup <\/td>\n<td>94 mg<\/td>\n<td>9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, stewed, 1 cup <\/td>\n<td>87 mg<\/td>\n<td>9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ice cream, vanilla, &frac12; cup <\/td>\n<td>84 mg<\/td>\n<td>8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bread, white, 1 slice <\/td>\n<td>73 mg<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>sesame butter, tahini, 1 tbsp <\/td>\n<td>64 mg<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Figs, dried, uncooked, 2 figs  <\/td>\n<td>62 mg<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pudding, chocolate, ready to eat, refrigerated, 4 ounces <\/td>\n<td>55 mg<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tortilla, corn, ready-to-bake\/fry, one 6&#8243; diameter<\/td>\n<td>46 mg<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sour cream, reduced fat, cultured, 2 tablespoons  <\/td>\n<td>31 mg<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, &frac12; cup  <\/td>\n<td>31 mg<\/td>\n<td>3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nuts, almonds, 6 nuts  <\/td>\n<td>18 mg<\/td>\n<td>2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"clear:both;line-height:2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 750px;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.chemicool.com\/ad.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9461632227417539\" data-ad-slot=\"8753977201\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h4>References<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\">Office of Dietary Supplements &#8211; Calcium<\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nal.usda.gov\/fnic\/foodcomp\/Data\/SR17\/wtrank\/sr17w301.pdf\">USDA National Nutrient Database &#8211; Calcium<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umm.edu\/altmed\/articles\/calcium-000290.htm\">University of Maryland Medical Center &#8211; Calcium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Cite this Page<\/h4>\n<p>To cite this page in an academic document, please use the following MLA compliant citation:<\/p>\n<pre class='code'>\r\n\"Foods High In Calcium.\" Chemicool Periodic Table. 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