Foods Rich in Calcium as Recommended by the USDA - Dairy Derived/Based

The following lists dairy-derived food sources rich in Calcium. The current recommendation for Calcium for is 1,000 mg/day.

Calcium Food Source, Amount, Preparation Method

Calcium (mg)

Calories

Plain yogurt, non-fat (13 g protein/8 oz), 8-oz container

452

127

Romano cheese, 1.5 oz

452

165

Pasteurized process Swiss cheese, 2 oz

438

190

Plain yogurt, low-fat (12 g protein/8 oz), 8-oz container

415

143

Fruit yogurt, low-fat (10 g protein/8 oz), 8-oz container

345

232

Swiss cheese, 1.5 oz

336

162

Ricotta cheese, part skim, ½ cup

335

170

Pasteurized process American cheese food, 2 oz

323

188

Provolone cheese, 1.5 oz

321

150

Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, 1.5 oz

311

129

Cheddar cheese, 1.5 oz

307

171

Fat-free (skim) milk, 1 cup

306

83

Muenster cheese, 1.5 oz

305

156

1% low-fat milk, 1 cup

290

102

Low-fat chocolate milk (1%), 1 cup

288

158

2% reduced fat milk, 1 cup

285

122

Reduced fat chocolate milk (2%), 1 cup

285

180

Buttermilk, low-fat, 1 cup

284

98

Chocolate milk, 1 cup

280

208

Whole milk, 1 cup

276

146

Yogurt, plain, whole milk (8 g protein/8 oz), 8-oz container

275

138

Ricotta cheese, whole milk, ½ cup

255

214

Blue cheese, 1.5 oz

225

150

Mozzarella cheese, whole milk, 1.5 oz

215

128

Feta cheese, 1.5 oz

210

113

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