02/08/2022
How much magnesium is in your food?
In general rich sources of magnesium are greens, nuts, seeds, dry beans, whole grains, wheat germ, wheat and oat bran. The recommended dietary allowance for magnesium for adult men is 400-420 mg per day. The dietary allowance for adult women is 310-320 mg per day.
Pumpkin seed - kernels: Serving Size 1 oz, 168 mg
Almonds, dry roasted: Serving Size 1 oz, 80 mg
Spinach, boiled: Serving Size ½ cup, 78 mg
Cashews, dry roasted: Serving Size 1 oz, 74 mg
Pumpkin seeds in shell: Serving Size 1 oz, 74 mg
Peanuts, oil roasted: Serving Size ¼ cup, 63 mg
Cereal, shredded wheat: Serving Size 2 large biscuits, 61 mg
Soymilk, plain or vanilla: Serving Size 1 cup, 61 mg
Black beans, cooked: Serving Size ½ cup, 60 mg
Edamame, shelled, cooked: Serving Size ½ cup, 50 mg
Dark chocolate -60-69% cacoa: Serving Size 1 oz, 50 mg
Peanut butter, smooth: Serving Size 2 tablespoons, 49 mg
Bread, whole wheat: Serving Size 2 slices, 46 mg
Avocado, cubed: Serving Size 1 cup, 44 mg
Potato, baked with skin: Serving Size 3.5 oz, 43 mg
Rice, brown, cooked: Serving Size ½ cup, 42 mg
Yogurt, plain, low fat: Serving Size 8 oz, 42 mg
Breakfast cereals fortified: Serving Size 10% fortification, 40 mg
Oatmeal, instant: Serving Size 1 packet, 36 mg
Kidney beans, canned: Serving Size ½ cup, 35 mg
Banana: Serving Size 1 medium, 32 mg
Cocoa powder– unsweetened: Serving Size 1 tablespoon, 27 mg
Salmon, Atlantic, farmed: Serving Size 3 oz, 26 mg
Milk: Serving Size 1 cup, 24–27 mg
Halibut, cooked: Serving Size 3 oz, 24 mg
Raisins: Serving Size ½ cup, 23 mg
Chicken breast, roasted: Serving Size 3 oz, 22 mg
Beef, ground, 90% lean: Serving Size 3 oz, 20 mg
Broccoli, chopped & cooked: Serving Size ½ cup, 12 mg
Rice, white, cooked: Serving Size ½ cup, 10 mg
Apple: Serving Size 1 medium, 9 mg
Carrot, raw: Serving Size 1 medium, 7 mg