Calculators


 Are you getting enough calcium?
 Maleyears  
 FemaleyearsPregnantLactating
 Infantmths  
 
Type in the number of serves of the following foods you get each day, then click 'Evaluate'.
Food SourceIntakeAmountCalcium (mg)
Milk   
- regular250ml293
- skim250ml319
- reduced fat250ml352
- low fat250ml416
Flavoured milk   
- Chocolate, regular1(300ml) carton334
- Chocolate, reduced fat1(300ml) carton352
Yoghurt   
- plain1(200g) tub353
- plain, low fat1(200g) tub434
- fruit1(200g) tub353
Cheese   
- Cheddar40g310
- Edam40g360
- Parmesan40g460
Icecream   
- regular100g119
- low fat100g146
Meat   
- Beef, Steak grilled/trimmed100g6
- Lamb Chop, midloin, grilled100g8
Chicken   
- roasted/skin100g13
- roasted/no skin100g14
Salmon - grilled100g21
Eggs - boiled1 large25
Broccoli100g31
Apricots - dried50g33
Almonds50g117
Baked Beans1/2 cup47
Spinach/Silverbeet100g53
Apples1 medium8
Oranges1 medium38
Bread - wholemeal1 slice24

How much calcium do you need daily to maintain good health?

You need to increase your calcium intake by mg to meet your Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of mg.

This is a healthy amount of calcium when compared to your Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of mg.

The upper limit of daily calcium intake is 2,500mg. Speak to your doctor or health professional on how to cut down your intake to the appropriate level.

Up until 6 months of age infants should be fed only breast milk or infant formula.

References
  1. Foodworks 2007 Version 5.00.1324 (See Calcium Calculator 2009).
  2. National Health and Medical Research Council, Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, 2008 [cited 2008 Nov 3]. Available from: http://www.nrv.gov.au/Nutrients.aspx?code=5540006
Disclaimer

This calculator includes a small number of foods that are rich calcium sources, or that are commonly eaten. While the calculator may give an estimate of your calcium intake, it should not be relied upon for an accurate assessment of dietary calcium intake. For a comprehensive dietary assessment, see an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

This information will be collected for educational purposes, however it will remain anonymous.

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