USDA-derived rankings
Dairy-free foods high in calcium
Calcium is the mineral that builds bone and teeth and keeps muscles, nerves and blood clotting working.
Who this is for: Useful if you eat little or no dairy, are building peak bone mass, or are past menopause when bone loss speeds up.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Ranked per typical serving against the fixed adult reference of 700 mg a day.
The clear number one
Almond Milk
One serving (250g) gives you 460 mg of calcium, around 66% of the daily reference in one go.
See the full nutrition score for almond milkThe ranking
Ranked by what a typical serving covers, because nobody eats 100g of everything. The badge shows per-100g density: high means at least 30% of the daily reference per 100g, source means at least 15%.
| # | Food | Per serving | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almond Milk | 460 mg66% of daily reference | 184 mgsource |
| 2 | Tofu (firm) | 441 mg63% of daily reference | 350 mghigh |
| 3 | Sardines (canned) | 351 mg50% of daily reference | 382 mghigh |
| 4 | Soy Milk | 310 mg44% of daily reference | 124 mgsource |
| 5 | Bagel | 230 mg33% of daily reference | 219 mghigh |
| 6 | Sesame Seeds | 176 mg25% of daily reference | 975 mghigh |
| 7 | Chia Seeds | 151 mg22% of daily reference | 631 mghigh |
| 8 | Cannellini Beans | 117 mg17% of daily reference | 90 mg |
| 9 | Tempeh | 111 mg16% of daily reference | 111 mgsource |
| 10 | Kale | 107 mg15% of daily reference | 254 mghigh |
| 11 | Oysters | 99 mg14% of daily reference | 116 mgsource |
| 12 | Collard Greens | 84 mg12% of daily reference | 232 mghigh |
| 13 | Almonds | 75 mg11% of daily reference | 269 mghigh |
| 14 | White / Sourdough Bread | 68 mg10% of daily reference | 150 mgsource |
| 15 | Tortilla / Wrap | 66 mg9% of daily reference | 146 mgsource |
| 16 | Tahini | 64 mg9% of daily reference | 426 mghigh |
| 17 | Almond Butter | 56 mg8% of daily reference | 347 mghigh |
| 18 | Anchovies | 46 mg7% of daily reference | 232 mghigh |
| 19 | Egg Yolk | 44 mg6% of daily reference | 129 mgsource |
| 20 | Wholegrain Bread | 43 mg6% of daily reference | 107 mgsource |
Anything tagged as containing dairy is excluded.
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How this list is built
Every number comes from Nutrigate's USDA-derived generic food table, the same data behind the food nutrition scores. The daily reference for calcium is 700 mg, an evidence-based adult amount; the app personalises it to you. Serving sizes are typical household portions, shown in grams so you can judge them.