Table 2

.Food sources of calcium

Food and serving sizeCalcium content (mg)*
Whole or skimmed cows’ milk (200 mL)240
Calcium-enriched soy milk (200 mL)240
Hard cheese, for example, cheddar (30 g)220
Yoghurt (120 g)200
Sardines, with bones (½ tin)258
Broccoli (2 spears)34
Kale (67 g)100
Orange (1 medium size)75
Typical multivitamin/mineral supplement200
  • *Note that the RDA is 700–1000 mg/day.

  • RDA, recommended dietary allowance.