How much calcium is in almonds?
Almonds provide calcium, but the amount depends on the serving size. A common reference point is that 1 ounce (about 23 almonds) contains roughly 75–80 mg of calcium.
How much calcium do I get from a specific portion (cups, handfuls)?
Because almond portions vary, calcium changes with how much you eat. For typical servings:
- 1 ounce (about a small handful): about 75–80 mg calcium
- 1/4 cup (roughly 40–45 almonds, depending on size): about 110–130 mg calcium
Do roasted or raw almonds change the calcium amount?
Raw and roasted almonds generally have similar calcium amounts per weight. Any difference is usually small compared with the impact of portion size.
How does almond calcium compare with milk or yogurt?
Almonds have calcium, but dairy products typically provide more calcium per serving. If you are using almonds as a substitute for dairy, you may need larger portions or fortified almond products (when available) to match dairy calcium levels.
Are there any calcium increases from almond products?
If you use almond milk, yogurt, or flour, the calcium content can differ substantially—especially for fortified products. Unfortified almond milk usually has much less calcium than almonds or dairy.
Sources
- Diet & Nutrition Data (commonly cited nutrition tables for almonds’ calcium per ounce): https://www.dietandnutritiondata.com/facts/foods/almonds/almonds-raw/10-1