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Calcium

Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.

The element Ca is reported in mg; its amount does not identify a particular compound. [1] [2]

Ca — element symbol — element graphic — **Ca — element symbol**
An identity reference, not the appearance of the food.
Description, source and attribution
Element Ca, atomic number 20. The graphic does not assign an oxidation state or compound to the food measurement.
Original Bitameans element graphic; symbol and atomic number from PubChem. Source · Reuse terms
Source check: 2026-09-13 · No scientific editorial review.

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105 foods with data 1 not reported, excluded from ranking

Dried oregano
Dried oregano.
1,597 mg
Sesame seeds
Whole dried sesame seeds.
975 mg
Cumin seed
Cumin seed spice.
931 mg
Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese; sodium reflects the source product.
707 mg
Queso fresco
Solid queso fresco cheese, USDA record; not a measurement of every Costa Rican fresh cheese.
601.8 mg
Chia seeds
Chia seeds, dry, raw.
595.4 mg
Mozzarella cheese
Whole-milk mozzarella cheese; not the low-moisture entry.
505 mg
Black pepper
Black pepper spice.
443 mg
Canned sardines
Atlantic sardines canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
382 mg
Flaxseed
Flaxseed; source does not specify grinding.
255 mg
Almonds
Whole almonds, raw.
253.6 mg
Ricotta cheese
Whole-milk ricotta cheese.
224 mg

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Identity and structure sources

PubChem Periodic Table of Elements · Accessed 2026-09-13
USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13

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The nutrient, in context

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