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Calcium Cheat Sheet

A curated guide for women 40–58 — mix, match, and build bone‑supporting meals without the mental math.

Dairy

primary source
Milk (whole / 2%)1 cup (240 ml)300 mg
Yogurt (plain)1 cup (245 g)310 mg
Greek yogurt1 cup (200 g)260 mg
Cheddar cheese1.5 oz (42 g)300 mg
Mozzarella (fresh)1 oz (28 g)180 mg
Cottage cheese1 cup (226 g)140 mg
Parmesan1 oz (28 g)330 mg

Leafy Greens

plant‑based
Collard greens (cooked)1 cup (190 g)270 mg
Spinach (cooked)1 cup (180 g)240 mg
Kale (cooked)1 cup (130 g)180 mg
Turnip greens (cooked)1 cup (145 g)200 mg
Bok choy (cooked)1 cup (170 g)160 mg
Arugula (raw)2 cups (40 g)80 mg

Fortified

enhanced
Fortified plant milk (soy/oat)1 cup (240 ml)300 mg
Fortified orange juice1 cup (240 ml)350 mg
Calcium‑set tofu½ block (120 g)430 mg
Fortified cereal1 serving (30 g)100–250 mg
Fortified bread2 slices (60 g)120 mg

Fish & Seafood

omega‑3 + Ca
Sardines (with bones)3 oz (85 g)325 mg
Canned salmon (with bones)3 oz (85 g)240 mg
Anchovies5 pieces (20 g)120 mg
Rainbow trout3 oz (85 g)70 mg
Shrimp3 oz (85 g)60 mg

Mix & match — pair one dairy + one green + one fortified to reach ~1000 mg across the day.

Dr. Ram