Calcium Information

Recommended Daily Calcium Intake

1-3 Years 500 milligrams
4-8 Years 800 milligrams
9-18 Years 1,300 milligrams
19-50 Years 1,000 milligrams
51 Years and Older 1,200 milligrams

Some Foods Rich in Calcium

Yogurt 8 oz. 345 mg *Collards, frozen 179 mg
Lowfat Milk, 1 cup 300 mg *Spinach 138 mg
Lowfat Chocolate milk 285 mg Tofu, 120g piece 133 mg
*Swiss Cheese 272 mg *White Beans 96 mg
*Provolone Cheese 214 mg *Kale, Frozen 90 mg
*Cheddar Cheese 204 mg Large Orange 72 mg
Cheese Pizza Slice 117 mg *Broccoli, frozen 47 mg
Oatmeal w/ milk 313 mg Sardines 3 oz. 325 mg
Cereal w/ milk 250 mg Canned Salmon, 3 oz. 181 mg
Cornbread 1 piece 162 mg Atlantic Perch 3 oz. 116 mg
Pancakes w/ butter 128 mg Halibut, Half Fillet 95 mg

* Cheese portions 1 oz.

*Vegetable portions 1/2 cup

** These vary widely, check the label