For those who choose not to consume milk products
For those who choose not to consume milk products
There are calcium choices for those who do not consume dairy products, though they are not part of the Dairy Group. The amount of calcium that can be absorbed from these foods varies.
Calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, rice milk, or almond milk
Canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones)
Soybeans, soy products (tofu made with calcium sulfate, soy yogurt, tempeh), and some other beans
Some leafy greens (collard and turnip greens, kale, bok choy)
For more information, see the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Food Sources of Calcium.