Foods Highest in Calcium, Ca

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate ranks #1 of 50 for Calcium, Ca, at 7364.0MG per 100g (566% of the FDA Daily Value).

What These Calcium, Ca Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Calcium, Ca, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. The FDA Daily Value for Calcium, Ca is 1300MG, so every row translates directly into a percent-DV figure for an adult on a 2,000-calorie diet.

At the top of the ranking sits Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, delivering 7364.0MG per 100g, 566% of the Daily Value in a 100g portion. The top three (Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Calcium, Ca sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate 7364.0 MG 566%
2 Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 5876.0 MG 452%
3 Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium 4332.0 MG 333%
4 Desserts, rennin, tablets, unsweetened 3733.0 MG 287%
5 Spices, basil, dried 2240.0 MG 172%
6 Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu), prepared with calcium sulfate 2134.0 MG 164%
7 Spices, savory, ground 2132.0 MG 164%
8 Whey, acid, dried 2054.0 MG 158%
9 Spices, marjoram, dried 1990.0 MG 153%
10 Spices, thyme, dried 1890.0 MG 145%
11 Spices, dill weed, dried 1784.0 MG 137%
12 Spices, celery seed 1767.0 MG 136%
13 Spices, sage, ground 1652.0 MG 127%
14 Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried 1633.0 MG 126%
15 Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) 1600.0 MG 123%
16 Spices, oregano, dried 1597.0 MG 123%
17 Spices, dill seed 1516.0 MG 117%
18 Cheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles 1498.0 MG 115%
19 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Double Chocolate Nut Bar 1495.0 MG 115%
20 Spearmint, dried 1488.0 MG 114%
21 Beverages, Cocoa mix, low calorie, powder, with added calcium, phosphorus, aspartame, without added sodium or vitamin A 1440.0 MG 111%
22 Spices, poppy seed 1438.0 MG 111%
23 Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder 1412.0 MG 109%
24 Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder 1378.0 MG 106%
25 Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified 1375.0 MG 106%
26 Spices, chervil, dried 1346.0 MG 104%
27 Spices, rosemary, dried 1280.0 MG 98%
28 Babyfood, GERBER, GRADUATES Lil Biscuits Vanilla Wheat 1278.0 MG 98%
29 Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, without added vitamin A and vitamin D 1257.0 MG 97%
30 Milk, dry, nonfat, regular, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 1257.0 MG 97%
31 Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1253.0 MG 96%
32 Spices, coriander leaf, dried 1246.0 MG 96%
33 Babyfood, cereal, Oatmeal, dry, GERBER, SINGLE GRAIN, fortified 1245.0 MG 96%
34 Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 1231.0 MG 95%
35 Milk, dry, nonfat, instant, without added vitamin A and vitamin D 1231.0 MG 95%
36 Tofu, salted and fermented (fuyu), prepared with calcium sulfate 1229.0 MG 95%
37 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Almond Snack Bar 1209.0 MG 93%
38 Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA, Chocolate Blueberry Snack Bar 1207.0 MG 93%
39 Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder 1200.0 MG 92%
40 Spices, fennel seed 1196.0 MG 92%
41 Milk, buttermilk, dried 1184.0 MG 91%
42 Cheese, parmesan, hard 1184.0 MG 91%
43 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Chocolate Bar 1164.0 MG 90%
44 Babyfood, cereal, oatmeal, dry fortified 1160.0 MG 89%
45 Babyfood, cereal, oatmeal, with honey, dry 1154.0 MG 89%
46 Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat 1146.0 MG 88%
47 Spices, parsley, dried 1140.0 MG 88%
48 Spices, tarragon, dried 1139.0 MG 88%
49 Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 1109.0 MG 85%
50 Snacks, M&M MARS, KUDOS Whole Grain Bar, chocolate chip 1084.0 MG 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Calcium, Ca?

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate is the food highest in Calcium, Ca, with 7364.0MG per 100g. That provides 566% of the Daily Value.

How much Calcium, Ca do I need per day?

The FDA Daily Value for Calcium, Ca is 1300MG, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Individual needs may vary based on age, sex, and health conditions. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

What are good whole food sources of Calcium, Ca?

Top whole food sources of Calcium, Ca include Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate, Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate, Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Calcium, Ca DV = 1300MG based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.