Magnesium
Measured in mg · mineral
Magnesium is a mineral, measured in milligrams.
Why it matters
Magnesium appears in nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. Comparisons highlight richer options.
Top food sources
Highest published foods per 100 g. Values are source-traceable (USDA FoodData Central).
| # | Food | per 100 g (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice bran, crude | 781 |
| 2 | Cottonseed flour, partially defatted | 716 |
| 3 | Basil, dried | 711 |
| 4 | Hemp seeds | 700 |
| 5 | Coriander leaf, dried | 694 |
| 6 | Chives, freeze-dried | 640 |
| 7 | Chives, freeze-dried | 640 |
| 8 | Wheat bran | 611 |
| 9 | Spearmint, dried | 602 |
| 10 | Pumpkin seeds | 592 |
| 11 | Pumpkin seeds, roasted | 550 |
| 12 | Watermelon seeds, dried | 515 |
| 13 | Dill weed, dried | 451 |
| 14 | Celery seed | 440 |
| 15 | Cottonseed kernels, roasted | 440 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Magnesium?
- Magnesium is a mineral, measured in milligrams.
- What foods are highest in Magnesium?
- Among the foods in Foodatron, the richest sources of Magnesium per 100 g include Rice bran, crude, Cottonseed flour, partially defatted, Basil, dried, Hemp seeds, Coriander leaf, dried. The full ranked list is on this page.
- What is Magnesium measured in?
- Magnesium is measured in mg. Foodatron shows every food's Magnesium per 100 g edible portion.
- Why is Magnesium important?
- Magnesium appears in nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. Comparisons highlight richer options.
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