Other Milk-Based Products Also Chalk Up Calcium
If you don’t especially like the flavor of milk as a drink, why not try having some milk-based products instead? They are great sources of calcium too!
- Plain whole milk yogurt (8 oz): 275 mg (28% DV)
- Low-fat plain yogurt (8 oz) : 415 mg (42% DV
- Mozzarella cheese (1.5 oz): 333 mg (33% DV)
- Cottage cheese (creamed with whey, 8 oz): 188 mg (19% DV)
Mix It Up With Non-Milk Based Sources Of Calcium!
Besides milk and milk-based products, many other foods can help you boost your dietary calcium intake too. Here are some you could consider having:
- Canned sardines (in oil with bones, 3 oz): 325 mg (33% DV)
- Orange juice, calcium fortified (8 oz): 300 mg (30% DV)
- Sesame seeds, whole roasted (1 oz): 280 mg (28% DV)
- Firm tofu, made with calcium sulfate (½ cup): 253 mg (25% DV)
- Cooked spinach (1 cup): 240 mg (24% DV)
Though there are many options available for you to get your daily calcium intake, milk is still one of the simplest and quickest ways to consume it. That said, it is always good to have a little variety in your diet, so try and consume some of your calcium from milk and some from these other sources for a healthy balanced diet.
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