Calcium in whole milk
Whole milk has 300 mg of calcium per 1 cup (244 g), which is 23% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 123 mg.
Calcium by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Calcium (mg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 244 g | 300 | |
| 1 fl oz | 30 g | 38 | |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 18 | |
| 1 quart | 976 g | 1,200 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 123 |
About calcium
Calcium builds bone and teeth and is needed for muscle contraction and nerve signalling. The Daily Value is 1,300 mg. Dairy, canned fish with bones, tofu set with calcium and leafy greens are the main food sources.
Foods with more calcium than whole milk
- Tofu, raw (firm, prepared with calcium sulfate): 861 mg per 0.5 cup (66% DV)
- Yogurt, plain (skim milk): 488 mg per 1 cup (8 fl oz) (38% DV)
- Cheese, parmesan (shredded): 355 mg per 1 oz (27% DV)
- Fish, sardine (Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone): 325 mg per 3 oz (25% DV)
- Vitasoy USA, Vitasoy Organic Creamy Original Soymilk: 309 mg per 1 cup (24% DV)
All foods high in calcium · Full whole milk nutrition facts
Frequently asked questions
How much calcium is in whole milk?
Whole milk has 300 mg of calcium per 1 cup (244 g), which is 23% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 123 mg.
Is whole milk high in calcium?
Yes. At 23% of the Daily Value per serving, whole milk counts as an excellent source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').
How much calcium do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 1,300 mg. One 1 cup of whole milk covers 23% of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #171265.
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.