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Skeletal strength

Best foods for bone health

Foods that best support bones and teeth, ranked by their concentration of the minerals and vitamins behind skeletal strength, with percentile context and supporting evidence.

Foods ranked
384
Top match
Parmesan

Top-ranked foods

by focus score

  1. 1

    Parmesan

    Nutrition influence93 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumProtein
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Protein
  2. 2

    Canned Sardines

    Nutrition influence93 / 100
    PhosphorusVitamin DCalcium
    Fish & Seafood· Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium
  3. 3

    Emmental

    Nutrition influence93 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumProtein
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Protein
  4. 4

    Textured Vegetable Protein

    Nutrition influence93 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumManganese
    Plant-Based Alternatives· Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese
  5. 5

    Havarti

    Nutrition influence92 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumVitamin D
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
  6. 6

    Gouda

    Nutrition influence92 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumVitamin D
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
  7. 7

    Cheddar

    Nutrition influence92 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumVitamin D
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
  8. 8

    Nori

    Nutrition influence91 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseCalcium
    Vegetables· Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium
  9. 9

    Mozzarella

    Nutrition influence91 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumVitamin D
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
  10. 10

    Ground Cumin

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumManganese
    Herbs & Spices· Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese
  11. 11

    Cumin Seeds

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumManganese
    Herbs & Spices· Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese
  12. 12

    Chia Seed

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseCalcium
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium
  13. 13

    Egg Yolk

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusVitamin DCalcium
    Eggs· Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium
  14. 14

    Gruyère

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumProtein
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Protein
  15. 15

    Paneer

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusVitamin DCalcium
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium
  16. 16

    Pumpkin Seed

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseProtein
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Manganese, Protein
  17. 17

    Sesame Seed

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumManganese
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese
  18. 18

    Almond

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseCalcium
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium
  19. 19

    Halloumi

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumProtein
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Protein
  20. 20

    Red Leicester

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    PhosphorusCalciumVitamin D
    Dairy & Cheese· Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D
  21. 21

    Canned Anchovies

    Nutrition influence90 / 100
    Vitamin DPhosphorusCalcium
    Fish & Seafood· Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Calcium
  22. 22

    Sunflower Seed

    Nutrition influence89 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseCalcium
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium
  23. 23

    Wholemeal Bread

    Nutrition influence89 / 100
    ManganesePhosphorusCalcium
    Grains & Starches· Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium
  24. 24

    Pistachio

    Nutrition influence89 / 100
    PhosphorusManganeseCalcium
    Nuts & Seeds· Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium

How nutrition supports this domain

Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin K shape skeletal strength. These nutrients drive the domain most across foods.

Primary drivers

Usually the largest share of a food's domain score.

  • Phosphorus30% influence

    Identifies mineral density that contributes to structural tissue and signalling.

    373 foods · 97% of domainavg 55th pct
  • Calcium25% influence

    Identifies mineral density that contributes to structural tissue and signalling.

    380 foods · 99% of domainavg 56th pct
  • Manganese30% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    315 foods · 82% of domainavg 64th pct
  • Vitamin D41% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    150 foods · 39% of domainavg 80th pct

Supporting drivers

Nutrients that reinforce the domain signal when present at meaningful levels.

  • Protein17% influence

    Captures amino-acid density for tissue building, repair, and functional proteins.

    369 foods · 96% of domainavg 53th pct
  • Vitamin K124% influence

    Helps explain the score when this nutrient is concentrated in the food.

    252 foods · 66% of domainavg 69th pct
  • Magnesium13% influence

    Points to enzyme, nerve, muscle, and energy-metabolism support.

    369 foods · 96% of domainavg 56th pct

Where it comes from

Food groups contributing the most qualifying foods to this domain.

  • Vegetables85
  • Meat & Poultry49
  • Herbs & Spices43
  • Grains & Starches42
  • Dairy & Cheese40
  • Fruits36
  • Fish & Seafood32
  • Nuts & Seeds22

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