What foods are rich in calcium?
Dairy products are good sources of calcium. An 8-ounce glass of milk contains about 300 mg of calcium. Two slices of firm cheeses, such as American, Swiss, cheddar or mozzarella have about as much calcium as a glass of milk. Softer cheeses, like cottage cheese, most often contain 1/3 to 1/2 this amount of calcium per serving. Other calcium-rich foods are yogurt, salmon, tofu, almonds (100 mg in a 2-ounce serving), and beans. Also, many foods such as orange juice and soy milk come in calcium fortified forms. The average American daily diet contains about 200 mg of calcium in non-dairy foods.
