Which Vegan Cheeses Have Calcium in UK Supermarkets

It is often portrayed that vegan cheeses are just solid masses of fat with very little nutritional goodness to them and in some cases this can be correct. Through our years of research we have found that you can get very healthy wholefood plant based vegan cheeses which are made by amazing artisans all over the UK and rest of world but that the supermarket bought vegan cheeses are often fortified.

In this guide we look at all of the UK supermarket vegan cheese offerings to see which cheeses which are fortified with calcium.

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What You Need to Know About Calcium

Calcium is essential for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signalling and the NHS recommends at least 700mg a day.

While dairy is often seen as an important source of calcium, there are plenty of plant-based options that provide this vital mineral and vegan cheeses that are fortified with calcium can be a convenient way to boost your intake, but there are also many whole foods rich in calcium that can be incorporated into a plant-based diet too which we mention below.

Simply consuming calcium-rich foods isn’t always enough though, you also need to ensure your body can absorb and use it effectively. 

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium efficiently. Make sure you get enough sunlight or consider a vegan vitamin D supplement because here in the UK we can't always guarantee enough exposure to the sun, especially in the colder months.

Plant-Based Sources of Calcium

If you’re looking to increase your calcium intake beyond vegan cheese, here are some great plant-based sources:

• Leafy Greens
• Tofu and tempeh
• Fortified plant milks, we prefer the Tesco soy milk as it is fortified and costs only 50p which is cheaper than both Lidl and Aldi soy milks
• Sesame seeds
• Almonds.
• White beans and lentils, you'll also get some protein and fiber too
• Figs if you want to get calcium from fruit
• Seaweed

Vegan Cheeses Which are Fortified With Calcium

Many vegan cheeses are now fortified with calcium, making them a great addition to a balanced plant-based diet. Some also contain added vitamin B12, iodine, and vitamin D, providing further nutritional benefits. Below is a detailed breakdown of the calcium content in various vegan cheeses available in UK supermarkets.

We look at the following supermarkets, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Asda, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl and every single vegan cheese that they sell to see if they contain calcium and if they're fortified with anything else. 

Aldi and Lidl Vegan Cheeses
Unfortunately, Aldi and Lidl both offer a selection of vegan cheeses, but none of them are fortified with calcium. If you're looking for plant-based cheese that provides calcium, you may need to explore other supermarket options.

Cathedral City Plant Based Mature Cheddar Cheese Flavour Grated

Calcium: 53mg per 30g serving, 177mg per 100g serving

This vegan cheese can be found in the supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s

Applewood Vegan Smoky Cheese Block (200g)

Calcium: 74mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons

Cathedral City Plant Based Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices (150g)

Calcium: 44mg per 25g serving (slice), 177mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons

Cathedral City Plant Based Mature Cheddar Cheese Block (280g)

Calcium: 51mg per 30g serving, 170mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons

Cathedral City Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese Flavour Block (280g)

Calcium: 39.9mg per 30g serving, 133mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s

Cathedral City Plant Based Smokey Cheddar Cheese Block

Calcium: 46mg per 30g serving, 154mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s

Tesco Alternative to Soft Cheese (150g)

Calcium: 72mg per 30g serving, 240mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin D, B12, Iodine

Supermarkets: Tesco

Tesco Alternative to Soft Cheese Garlic & Herb

Calcium: 72mg per 30g serving, 240mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin D, B12, Iodine

Supermarkets: Tesco

Violife Cheddarton Mature Block (200g)

Calcium: 42mg per 30g serving, 140mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose

Tesco Free From Grated Mozzarella

Calcium: 72mg per 30g serving, 240mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin D, B12, Iodine

Supermarkets: Tesco

Tesco Free From Mature Cheddar Block

Calcium: 72mg per 30g serving, 240mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin D, B12, Iodine

Supermarkets: Tesco

Violife Cheddarton Extra Mature Block

Calcium: 42mg per 30g serving, 140mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose

Babybel Plant-Based Vegan Snacks

Calcium: 136mg per individual snack, 680mg per 100g

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Asda, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose

Applewood Smoky Vegan Cheese Slices

Calcium: 74mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Sheese Red Leicester Style Slices

Calcium: 450mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Mature Cheddar Alternative Block

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Mature Cheddar Alternative Slices

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Grated Mozzarella

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese

Calcium: 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Soft Cheese

Calcium: 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Asda Free From Cheddar Grated

Calcium: 45mg per 40g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Asda

Sainsbury’s Free From Original Soft Cheese (170g)

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

The Laughing Cow Spreadable Triangles

Calcium: 35mg per triangle, 220mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Nurishh Cheddar Slices

Calcium: 54mg per 20g slice, 270mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s Free From Grated Cheddar

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s Free From Cheddar Block

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s Free From Cheddar Sliced

Calcium: 30mg per 20g serving (slice)

Supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Applewood Smoky Vegan Minis Snacking Cheeses

Calcium: 74mg per 100g serving

Vitamins: Vitamin B12

Supermarkets: Morrisons

Morrisons Free From Mature Cheddar Block

Calcium: 45mg per 30g serving, 150mg per 100g serving

Supermarkets: Morrisons

Which Supermarkets Offer the Best Vegan Cheeses with Calcium

For those looking to maximise their calcium intake while also getting essential vitamins and minerals, the Tesco Free From Soft Cheeses, Tesco Free From Grated Mozzarella, and Sheese Red Leicester Style Slices provide the most comprehensive nutritional benefits. Violife and Nurishh also stand out for their added B12 content.

The Tesco Alternative to Soft Cheese (both original and garlic & herb varieties) and Tesco Free From Grated Mozzarella stand out as the highest in calcium, with 240mg per 100g, this is over a third of your recommended daily intake of calcium. These are also fortified with vitamin D, B12, and iodine, making them a strong choice for those looking for added nutritional benefits. The Sheese Red Leicester Style Slices surpass these with 450mg per 100g, making them a high calcium vegan cheese.

Babybel Plant-Based Snacks contain 680mg per 100g and 138mg per individual cheese snack, significantly higher than other vegan cheese options. Nurishh Cheddar Slices offer 270mg per 100g, while the Cathedral City Plant-Based Mature Cheddar ranges between 133mg and 177mg per 100g depending on the variety. Violife Cheddarton Mature and Extra Mature Blocks both contain 140mg per 100g, also offering B12 alongside calcium too.

On the lower end, Applewood Vegan Smoky Cheese has 74mg per 100g, while Cathedral City’s Plant-Based Smokey Cheddar and Mature Cheddar Block range between 154mg and 177mg per 100g. Asda Free From Soft Cheese provides 150mg per 100g, making it a better alternative for those needing extra calcium.

So if you are trying to get extra calcium and prefer some of the UK supermarket vegan cheeses, you have plenty of options at hand. Which you'll find links to each vegan cheese we mention in this guide at the bottom of this article.