Calcium-Rich Foods

Calcium in Herbs and Spices

Food Serving Calcium (mg)*
Allspice, ground 1 tbsp 40
Anise seed 1 tbsp, whole 43
Basil, dried 1 tbsp, leaves 44
Basil, fresh 1 tbsp 4
Bay leaf 1 tbsp, crumbled 15
Capers, canned 1 tbsp 3
Caraway seed 1 tbsp 46
Cardamom 1 tbsp, ground 22
Celery seed 1 tbsp 115
Chervil, dried 1 tbsp 26
Chili powder 1 tbsp 21
Cinnamon, ground 1 tbsp 84
Cloves, ground 1 tbsp 43
Coriander leaf, dried 1 tbsp 22
Coriander seed 1 tbsp 35
Cumin seed 1 tbsp, whole 56
Curry powder 1 tbsp 30
Dill seed 1 tbsp 100
Dill weed, dried 1 tbsp 55
Fennel seed 1 tbsp, whole 69
Fenugreek seed 1 tbsp 20
Garlic powder 1 tbsp 7
Ginger, ground 1 tbsp 6
Horseradish, prepared 1 tbsp 8
Mace, ground 1 tbsp 13
Marjoram, dried 1 tbsp 34
Mustard, prepared, yellow 1 tbsp 9
Mustard seed, yellow 1 tbsp 58
Nutmeg, ground 1 tbsp 13
Onion powder 1 tbsp 25
Oregano, dried 1 tbsp, leaves 47
Oregano, dried 1 tbsp, ground 85
Paprika 1 tbsp 12
Parsley, dried 1 tbsp 23
Pepper, black 1 tbsp 28
Pepper, red or cayenne 1 tbsp 8
Pepper, white 1 tbsp, ground 19
Peppermint, fresh 2 tbsp 8
Poppy seed 1 tbsp 127
Poultry seasoning 1 tbsp 44
Pumpkin pie spice 1 tbsp 38
Rosemary, dried 1 tbsp 42
Rosemary, fresh 1 tbsp 5
Saffron 1 tbsp 2
Sage, ground 1 tbsp 33
Salt, table 1 tbsp 4
Savory, ground 1 tbsp 94
Spearmint, dried 1 tbsp 24
Spearmint, fresh 1 tbsp 11
Tarragon, dried 1 tbsp, leaves 20
Thyme, dried 1 tbsp, leaves 51
Turmeric, ground 1 tbsp 12
Thyme, fresh 1 tbsp 10
Vanilla extract 1 tbsp 1
Vanilla extract, imitation 1 tbsp 0
Vinegar, balsamic 1 tbsp 4
Vinegar, cider 1 tbsp 1
Vinegar, distilled 1 tbsp 1
Vinegar, red wine 1 tbsp 1

Calcium content data derived from USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 19.

Approximation. Actual calcium content is subject to manufacturing, preparation, and natural variation.