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Learning About High-Calcium Foods

What foods are high in calcium?

The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Calcium is a nutrient. Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices about which foods to eat.

Here are some foods that contain calcium.

Vegetables and fruits

  • Bok choy
  • Broccoli
  • Collard greens
  • Figs, dried
  • Kale
  • Orange juice, fortified with calcium

Protein foods

  • Almonds
  • Cheese
  • Milk
  • Salmon or sardines, canned with bones
  • Soybeans
  • Soy or other plant-based beverages, fortified with calcium
  • Tofu, fortified with calcium
  • Yogurt

Work with your doctor to find out how much of this nutrient you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.

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