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Osteoporosis Canada educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.

 
 

 

How to use:
  1. How old are you? Use the pull-down menu to indicate your age;
  2. What did you eat? Enter the number of servings for each of the calcium-rich foods the you ate yesterday;
  3. Click on "Calculate My Calcium" to see if you need a calcium supplement.

    Because dairy products are one of the most calcium-rich food sources, it may be challenging for vegans or individuals with lactose intolerance to obtain appropriate amounts of calcium through their diet. These individuals are advised to monitor their calcium intake very carefully and to consider a calcium supplement to meet their daily requirements.
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CALCIUM RICH FOODS USUAL SERVING SIZE  
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
*Milk (skim, 1%, 2%, whole or chocolate) 1 cup / 250 mL
Buttermilk 1 cup / 250 mL
Cheese - Mozzarella 1 1/4" / 3 cm cube
Cheese - Cheddar, Edam, Gouda 1 1/4" / 3 cm cube
Yogurt - plain 3/4 cup / 185 mL
Milk - powder, dry 1/3 cup / 75 mL
Ice cream 1/2 cup / 125 mL
Cottage cheese - 2%, 1% 1/2 cup / 125 mL
FISH AND OTHER FOODS
Sardines, with bones 1/2 can / 55 g
Salmon, with bones - canned 1/2 can / 105 g
Fortified rice or soy beverage 1 cup / 250 mL
Fortified orange juice 1 cup / 250 mL
Molasses. blackstrap 1 tbsp / 15 mL
Sesame seeds 1/2 cup / 125 mL
Beans, baked 1/2 cup / 125 mL
Beans - cooked (kidney, lima) 1 cup / 250 mL
Soybeans - cooked 1 cup / 250 mL
Taco 1 small
Tofu - with calcium sulfate 3 oz / 84 g
BREADS AND CEREALS
Muffin - bran (homemade with milk) 1 medium
Bread - whole wheat 2 slices
Instant oatmeal, calcium added 1 pouch / 32 g
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Broccoli - cooked 3/4 cup / 185 mL
Orange 1 medium
Banana 1 medium
Bok Choy 1/2 cup / 125 mL
Figs - dried 10
COMBINATION DISHES
Lasagna - homemade 1 cup / 250 mL
Soup made with milk, such as cream of chicken, mushroom or celery 1 cup / 250 mL
 

 

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