TABLE V-1Calcium Concentrations in Foods and Foodstuffs a

Food ItemCalcium Concentration, mg/100 g or mg/100 ml
Cheese, hard500-1,200
Cheese, soft80-725
Milk, cow120
Milk, human20-40
Nutmeats13-250
Legumes, dried40-200
Vegetables, leafy25-250
Vegetables, roots20-100
Grains, whole4-60
Eggs50-60
Fish17-100
Sardines, whole400
Meats3-24
Fruits3-60
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Data from Davidson et al., 1975.

From: V, The Contribution of Drinking Water to Mineral Nutrition in Humans

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