Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 02, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 42,956	$ 30,547	$ 78,101	$ 54,397
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustments	97	157	325	381
Other comprehensive income, before tax	97	157	325	381
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	37	61	126	148
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	60	96	199	233
Comprehensive income	43,016	30,643	78,300	54,630
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	103	(4)	386	141
Comprehensive income attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.	$ 42,913	$ 30,647	$ 77,914	$ 54,489