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Calcium & vitamin D check

Add up what you eat and see how close you are to your daily needs.

Your usual daily servings

Milk1 cup (250 ml)
Fortified soy or almond drink1 cup (250 ml)
Yogurt¾ cup (175 g)
Hard cheese50 g
Tofu made with calcium150 g (check label)
Canned salmon with bones75 g
Canned sardines75 g
Calcium-fortified orange juice1 cup
Almonds¼ cup
Cooked bok choy1 cup
Cooked kale1 cup
White beans, cooked¾ cup
Egg1 large
When to get urgent helpTalk to your doctor about bone health if you have had a broken bone from a minor fall, early menopause, long-term steroid use or a family history of osteoporosis.
Important

This tool gives general information only. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, nurse practitioner, midwife, dietitian or pharmacist. Your answers are calculated in your browser and are never sent to us or stored.

Food values are approximate and vary by brand, so check labels. Health Canada advises a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement for everyone over 50; ask your doctor or pharmacist what is right for you, especially if you take medicines or have kidney stones.

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Calcium and Vitamin D After 40: How Much Do You Need?

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