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Calcium “Rich” Foods (Osteoporosis)

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Calcium “Rich” Foods (Osteoporosis)
Recommended Daily Dosage = 1000 to 1500 mg per day
FoodServing SizeCalcium/Serving
Dairy Products
Milk (skim, 1%, 2%, whole)1 cup290 – 300
Swiss cheese1 slice250 – 270
Yogurt1 cup240 – 400
American cheese1 slice165 – 200
Ice cream1/2 cup90 – 100
Cottage cheese1/2 cup80 – 100
Parmesian cheese1 Tbsp70
Powdered nonfat milk1 tsp50
Other
Sardines in oil with bones3 oz370
Canned salmon with bones3 oz170 – 210
Broccoli1 cup160 – 180
Soybean curd4 oz145 – 155
Turnip greens1/2 cup cooked100 – 125
Kale1/2 cup cooked90 – 100
Corn bread1-1/2 inch square80 – 90
Egg1 medium55
Calcium fortified foods
(bread, cereal, fruit juices)
1 serving160