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Calcium rich foods for a heart friendly diet: ranking

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-07-05

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

Calcium rich foods for a heart friendly diet: ranking

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Calcium caseinate powder

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Average protein

12,3 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

23,0 g

per 100g

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Average fat

15,2 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list has 100 options focused on Calcium; Calcium caseinate powder leads the ranking with 2250 mg per 100 g (general health lens).

For Calcium, Whitebait leads with 2250 mg per 100 g; the list spans 236 mg to 2250 mg (average 662.3 mg).

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Calcium caseinate powder ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Calcium: Whitebait (2250 mg per 100 g).
  • ✅ High-protein flagged options: Fish, freshwater, lambari, frozen, fried in oil without salt, Brazil, Calcium caseinate powder, Caseinato de cálcio em pó.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 9 kcal to 669 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Seed, poppy, raw (imported data) packs more calories (434 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Quick assessment

This list has 100 options focused on Calcium; Calcium caseinate powder leads the ranking with 2250 mg per 100 g (general health lens).

For Calcium, Whitebait leads with 2250 mg per 100 g; the list spans 236 mg to 2250 mg (average 662.3 mg).

Ranking snapshot

Among 100 foods ranked by Calcium, Whitebait leads with 2250 mg per 100 g. The list spans 236 mg to 2250 mg, averaging 662.3 mg.

Top picks to compare first

  • Whitebait: Protein 11.4, Calories 80, Carbs 1.8
  • Basil: Protein 14.4, Calories 175, Carbs 20.5
  • Basil, dried (imported date): Protein 0, Calories 209, Carbs 43.2

How to read this page

Editorial angle: general health.

Use Calcium as the main axis, but cross-check calories, protein and your real portion. All 100 items were filtered for this lens — table rank is not an automatic recommendation.

Calorie spread

Items here range from 9 kcal to 669 kcal per 100 g. A top fiber pick can still be calorie-dense — pair it with vegetables and water when building the meal.

Practical tip

Pick two or three top items, compare Calcium with calories and build your real portion before deciding what enters your routine.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Whitebait

80,011,41,83,00,0 4/10
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Basil

175,014,420,54,040,5 9/10
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Basil, dried (imported date)

209,00,043,24,017,8 4/10
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Peel, ripe banana, raw, dried, Brazil

120,00,017,75,546,7 8/10
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Marjoram, dried (imported date)

233,00,042,57,018,1 4/10
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Thyme

331,09,157,17,418,6 5/10
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Thyme, dried (imported date)

248,00,045,37,418,6 4/10
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Fish, freshwater, lambari, frozen, fried in oil without salt, Brazil

329,028,42,522,80,0 5/10
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Sage, dried (imported date)

285,00,042,712,718,1 4/10
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Calcium caseinate powder

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Caseinato de cálcio em pó

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Caseinato de calcio en polvo

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Oregano, dried (imported date)

144,00,026,44,342,5 7/10
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oregano, dried

412,011,068,910,3 2/10
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Seed, poppy, raw (imported data)

434,00,014,941,610,0 2/10
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Seed, poppy, raw (imported data)

434,00,014,941,610,0 2/10
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Rosemary, dried (imported date)

223,00,021,515,242,6 7/10
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Cinnamon, powder

44,03,93,254,3 10/10
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Fennel, seed (imported date)

184,00,012,514,939,8 7/10
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Cinnamon, powder (imported date)

121,00,027,51,253,1 9/10
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Crustacean, shrimp, ´Sete Barbas´, without head, with shell, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil

226,018,42,915,60,0 4/10
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Laurel, leaf, dried (imported date)

300,07,648,78,426,3 5/10
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bay, leaf

300,07,648,68,4 2/10
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Sesame, seed, raw, Brazil

493,00,09,850,411,9 3/10
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Coriandro (cilantro), leaves, dehydrated, Brazil

136,00,010,710,437,3 7/10
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Fish, saltwater, manjuba, fried in oil, with wheat flour, unsalted

338,023,510,222,6 4/10
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Rosemary

342,05,046,415,224,1 5/10
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Fish, freshwater, gilded one, filet, fresh, cooked, without oil, with salt

177,018,90,011,30,0 4/10
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Sesame loose change

598,018,20,958,07,9 5/10
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Star anise, seed (imported date)

285,00,035,415,914,6 3/10
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Chia, seeds, dried (imported date)

307,00,07,730,734,4 6/10
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Seaweed, agar agar, powder (imported date)

296,00,073,20,37,7 2/10
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Brazilian leaf, ´Língua de vaca´, raw, Brazil

9,00,01,50,3 4/10
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Brazilian cheese, `Minas`,ifresh, Brazil

243,015,93,018,60,0 4/10
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Syrian spice mix (Baharat), powder, homemade (imported date) (black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg)

211,00,035,57,634,3 6/10
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Fish, freshwater, lambari, fresh, Brazil

150,015,70,69,40,0 4/10
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Fish, saltwater, manjuba, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil

343,030,10,524,5 5/10
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Spice, curry, powder, Brazil

219,00,028,611,633,2 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, cooked/30min, without oil, unsalted, Brasil

144,027,31,93,10,0 6/10
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Porridge, dry mix, Brazil

360,00,688,50,40,9 1/10
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Curry

435,015,060,015,00,0 3/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil

251,033,40,013,00,0 6/10
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Brazilian leaf, ´Caruru´, cooked, drained, without oil, without salt, Brazil

12,00,01,70,74,9 4/10
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Brazilian leaf, ´Caruru´, raw, Brazil

11,00,01,50,64,5 4/10
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Pepper, black, grain (imported date)

206,00,044,13,325,3 5/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

176,027,010,33,00,0 5/10
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Black pepper

74,011,03,3 4/10
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Black pepper

230,011,038,33,326,5 6/10
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Black, pepper

73,010,93,326,5 8/10
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Tahini, sesame paste (imported date)

532,00,011,953,89,3 2/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Whitebait

Minerals

Calcium 2250,0
Iron 1,0
Magnesium 56,0
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 325,0
Sodium 117,0
Zinc 0,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 28,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 8,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Basil

Minerals

Calcium 2113,0
Iron 42,0
Magnesium 422,0
Phosphorus 490,0
Potassium 3433,0
Sodium 34,0
Zinc 5,8

Vitamins

Vitamin A 5584,0
Vitamin C 61,2
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 7,5
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Basil, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 2110,0
Iron 42,0
Magnesium
Phosphorus 3430,0
Potassium 490,0
Sodium 34,0
Zinc 5,8

Vitamins

Vitamin A 938,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 6,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,1
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Peel, ripe banana, raw, dried, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 2011,0
Iron 2,5
Magnesium 95,1
Phosphorus
Potassium 4600,0
Sodium 32,5
Zinc 2,3

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Marjoram, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1990,0
Iron 82,7
Magnesium
Phosphorus 310,0
Potassium 1520,0
Sodium 77,0
Zinc 36,0

Vitamins

Vitamin A 807,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,3
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 4,1
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Thyme

Minerals

Calcium 1890,0
Iron 123,6
Magnesium 220,0
Phosphorus 201,0
Potassium 814,0
Sodium 55,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A 380,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Thyme, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1890,0
Iron 123,0
Magnesium
Phosphorus 200,0
Potassium 810,0
Sodium 55,0
Zinc 6,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 380,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,5
Vitamin B2 0,4
Vitamin B3 4,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,4
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Fish, freshwater, lambari, frozen, fried in oil without salt, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 1881,0
Iron 0,8
Magnesium 66,3
Phosphorus 1067,0
Potassium 331,0
Sodium 64,6
Zinc 5,6

Vitamins

Vitamin A 9,4
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,2
Vitamin B2 0,0
Vitamin B3 8,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,0
Vitamin B12
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Food

Sage, dried (imported date)

Minerals

Calcium 1650,0
Iron 54,8
Magnesium 70,0
Phosphorus 91,0
Potassium 1070,0
Sodium 11,0
Zinc 4,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 590,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 9,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 0,3
Vitamin B3 5,7
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,6
Vitamin B12 0,0
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Food

Calcium caseinate powder

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Caseinato de cálcio em pó

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Caseinato de calcio en polvo

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

Analysis

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Protein

Moderate

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Carbs

Low

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Fat

Low

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Calories

Low

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Calcium rich foods for a heart friendly diet: ranking list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Calcium caseinate powder is a standout for the general health angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Whitebait, Basil, Basil, dried (imported date) and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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