Foods highest in calcium
Calcium reads as "dairy" to most shoppers, but that isn't the only aisle it turns up in. Leafy greens, fish canned with their bones, and fortified foods all contribute, and per 100 grams the order can be a surprise. Here's how the foods in Mirabelly's catalog compare.
| # | Food | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonfat dry milk | 1231 mg |
| 2 | American cheese singles | 1045 mg |
| 3 | Gruyère cheese | 1011 mg |
| 4 | Swiss cheese | 890 mg |
| 5 | Parmesan cheese | 884 mg |
| 6 | Cotija cheese | 800 mg |
| 7 | Provolone cheese | 756 mg |
| 8 | Monterey jack cheese | 746 mg |
| 9 | Muenster cheese | 717 mg |
| 10 | Pepper jack cheese | 715 mg |
| 11 | Cream of wheat (farina) | 711 mg |
| 12 | Cheddar cheese | 707 mg |
| 13 | Gouda cheese | 700 mg |
| 14 | Mozzarella (block/shredded) | 693 mg |
| 15 | String cheese | 693 mg |
| 16 | Paneer | 690 mg |
| 17 | Colby jack cheese | 685 mg |
| 18 | Firm tofu | 683 mg |
| 19 | Shredded Mexican cheese blend | 659 mg |
| 20 | Chia seeds | 631 mg |
| 21 | Queso fresco | 566 mg |
| 22 | Fontina cheese | 550 mg |
| 23 | Oaxaca cheese | 532 mg |
| 24 | Blue cheese | 528 mg |
| 25 | Fresh mozzarella | 505 mg |
Rankings use per-100g amounts from USDA FoodData Central for foods in Mirabelly's catalog — a discovery figure, not a safety claim or a serving recommendation.
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